How to Make a Bold Smoky Bourbon at Home with Still Spirits Kentucky Bourbon

April 2, 2025

Make Your Own Signature Bourbon-Style Spirit in the Backyard Shed

You know that warm, caramel-hugged-in-oak feeling you get from a good glass of bourbon? There’s nothing quite like it. The smoky aroma tinged with sweetness, the rich burn that settles deep in your chest—pure bliss after a day on the tools or wrangling the kids. Now imagine having that same experience right in your own backyard… produced with your own two hands. Yep. That’s what happens when you brew bold bourbon at home with the Still Spirits Kentucky Bourbon Flavoring.

This gem is made for the kind of brewer who wants more than just a knock-off spirit. We're talking rich, sweet, dark-golden liquid gold—simple to craft, yet wildly satisfying. If you're the sort who appreciates small-batch whiskies, Friday arvo BBQs, and the quiet pride of DIY, keep reading.

The Spirit of the South in Your Shed

Bourbon always had that “front porch at sunset” heartbeat to it. It’s a drink for making memories. With Still Spirits Kentucky Bourbon Flavoring, you can recreate that full-bodied American classic without fancy gear or big-city price tags. It’s designed for folks like us—practical makers who like knowing what’s in their glass.

This flavouring offers those rich vanilla-caramel notes and a hint of spice, with a subtle fruity edge that reminds you it’s homemade, not hauled off a shelf. You’re not just sipping bourbon—you’re sipping your own skill. And that, my friend, is something to smile about.

Making It: No Lab Coat Required

If you’re picturing advanced chemistry degrees and a wall of top-shelf distillation toys… stop right there. Here’s all you need to know:

Mix one bottle of the Kentucky Bourbon Flavoring with 2.25 L of a 40% ABV spirit or vodka (homemade or store-bought works just fine)
That’s enough to make three 750 ml bottles of your own bourbon-style delight
Shake, settle, taste-test (most important step!), bottle it up

The result? Three bottles of something that might have your mates asking you what distillery you’ve been moonlighting for.

What Sets It Apart

There are loads of flavourings out there. But most are either too sweet, too artificial or fall flat altogether. What makes this one special is the balance. Smooth and heavy where it counts. Finish with depth... not disappointment. And paired with the right still setup—like Still Spirits' quality distilling gear—you get a reliable result every time.

It’s crafted for folks who enjoy fiddling with flavours, nailing the perfect ratio, and sipping something they brought to life. There's a real reward in that.

Taking It Next Level: Smoke It!

If you’re someone who likes your whisky with a bit more grunt, here’s a cheeky add-on: try smoking your final pour.

After you’ve made your bourbon following the instructions above, split a small portion into a jar and add a tiny charred oak chip or a stripe of cold smoke using a smoking gun or mini smoke infuser. Let it rest a couple of days. This kind of trick gives your spirit a subtle singe on the nose—bold, grown-up, and gut-warming magic.

Now pour yourself two fingers in a heavy glass, add a single cube of clean ice, and take a minute. Not to brag, but… you brewed that.

Who’s This For?

Let me put it plainly. If you:

Own a shed, a garage, or a prisoner-free kitchen
Enjoy tinkering, taste-testing, and showing off your skills
Like sweet-but-smoky drams of comforting, proud bourbon
Value quality and prefer sipping something with your own story behind it

Then this is for you. The Still Spirits Kentucky Bourbon Flavoring is a gateway to something better than top-shelf—because it’s your shelf.

Final Sip?

Whether you’re gearing up for your first batch or you’ve been fiddling for years, this product gives you everything you want in a bourbon-style flavouring—comfort, attitude, and repeatability. It gives you the taste that impresses your mates without costing an arm or a new shed window.

If you have a weekend, a bit of spirit, and a love for sipping slow—you've got everything you need to try it.

Until next brew — cheers!

Candeece