Still Spirits Original Whiskey

Still Spirits Original Whiskey is a 50ml Still Spirits Original flavouring that turns 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka into a finished spirit. One bottle makes about 5 litres of finished spirit. Still Spirits describes it as "A traditional whiskey flavouring. A great value flavouring suitable for mixing with larger volumes of neutral spirit or vodka."

What it tastes like

The value whiskey essence: a plain blended whiskey character at a low dose, so one bottle flavours around 5 litres. It is not trying to be a single malt. It is the whiskey for a whiskey and dry, and it takes an oak spiral well if you want to add some barrel character over a few weeks.

How to make it

Add 7.5ml of flavouring for every 750ml of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka, or 11.25ml per 1.125 litre bottle, and shake well. One 50ml bottle flavours about 5 litres, which is why this range suits anyone running a Turbo 500 and bottling in volume.

The spirit can be bought vodka or your own neutral spirit. Most of our customers run theirs off an Air Still Pro or a Turbo 500 and carbon filter it first; our guide to making a clean neutral spirit covers the wash and the run. A clean base matters more than the flavouring: an essence cannot hide a rough spirit.

When to choose this one

Choose the Original when volume and price come first. Choose a Top Shelf whiskey when you want oak and fruit in the glass. The rest of the range is on the Top Shelf essences collection.

Specifications

• Range: Still Spirits Original
• Bottle size: 50ml
• Makes: about 5 litres of finished spirit
• Base spirit: 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka
• Base pack needed: none
• Allergens listed by Still Spirits: none listed

Check your local laws regarding home distilling before purchase.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, September 2026.