Still Spirits just flipped the game — if you’ve got a shed and taste, this’ll hit hard.

October 6, 2025

Home-Distilled Dreams: How Still Spirits Makes Liqueur Crafting Smoother, Simpler, and Sweeter

If you've ever tasted a liqueur and thought, "I could make something better than this," you're not alone. Turns out, you're absolutely right — and all it takes is one brand, a bit of shed space, and a dash of patience.

The Difference One Name Can Make

Before Still Spirits, DIY liqueurs were a guessing game. Homemade batches tasted like ‘off-brand regret’ more often than not. But with Still Spirits’ range of cleverly designed flavourings and easy-to-use bases, home distillers now craft spirits that rival shelf-bought favourites. That buttery Irish cream or fiery spiced rum? Now it’s yours to perfect. No steeping for weeks. No flights to Dublin.

And we're not talking about just imitating — we're talking about owning the flavour. Your flavour, your signature. No more apologising for rough edges or weird aftertastes. Just proud pours and second sips.

Why Liqueurs Hit Different When They're Yours

There’s something oddly satisfying about handing a mate a glass and hearing, “You made this?” For liqueur-lovers (and those who like to spike their coffees with something a bit more interesting), making it yourself hits a sweet spot. Here’s why:

Custom strength & sweetness: Want it silkier or stiffer? Easy. You control the spirit base.
Endless tweaks: Tweak ingredients, adjust cream base, layer different essences — your recipe, your way.
No preservatives, no surprises: You know exactly what’s in the bottle.
Perfect for gifts: Homemade liqueurs make impressive gifts, especially when tailored to someone’s taste.

"Great spirits don’t come from shelves — they come from your shed, your time, and your taste."

Still Spirits makes this kind of personal craftsmanship possible without bogging you down in tricky maths or tricky methods. Their liqueur bases and flavourings take the edge off, especially when you're short on time but still hungry for quality.

Start with the Sweet Stuff

One crowd-pleaser that never misses? Butterscotch. Smooth, creamy, nostalgic — but with a grown-up edge when you make it right.

The Still Spirits Butterscotch Cream Flavouring takes all the guesswork out of recreating this dessert-in-a-glass. Just mix it with a neutral spirit or vodka and cream liqueur base for a silky-smooth result. Great over ice, stirred into coffee, or cheekily splashed into custard on a Sunday roast.

The best part? You can keep it low-key or go gourmet. Try adding a pinch of smoked salt, a swirl of vanilla, or even steeping in orange peel for a week. There’s no rulebook — only results that make you smile with every sip.

What Do You Actually Need to Get Started?

Not a lab setup. Just some basics and a taste for trying things out.

A still or neutral spirit: Clean, base alcohol is your foundation.
Liqueur base (like Still Spirits Cream Base): Adds the smooth body and mouthfeel.
Flavourings: From Irish Cream to Butterscotch, these are your magic drops.
A few clean bottles or jars: Store your creations properly — and maybe label them if you’re fancy.

Everything you need is stocked right here at the shop — because we don't just sell the gear, we use it. And if you're ever in-store, we'll give you the story behind our own best batches. Including the one where the stopper popped mid-winter and sprayed butterscotch scent across the entire back room. Smelled great for a week.

Liqueurs are for More than Just Sipping

Here’s where they really shine — versatility. Once you've got your own bottle on hand, the possibilities open up:

Add to whipped cream for boozy desserts
Spike custards, trifles or cheesecake bases
Mix into espresso martinis or hot chocolates
Drizzle over ice cream for an easy finishing touch

And when mates catch wind that you’ve been blending your own flavour bombs? Well, don’t be shocked if the invite list to footy nights suddenly expands.

Curious Where This Leads?

Today it’s a bottle of butterscotch. Tomorrow, maybe it’s a small batch of chocolate-chilli stout-infused liqueur. The beauty of working with Still Spirits gear is how fast you level up. You start with a base and an essence. Then instincts kick in. Creativity sparks. You’re no longer just replicating what someone else made — you’re creating your own flavour legacy one bottle at a time.

The shed becomes more than just a workspace — it becomes a flavour lab.

Good Spirits Aren’t Bought — They’re Built

There’s an art to a good liqueur. But thanks to Still Spirits, you don’t need a chemistry degree or a thousand-dollar still to pull it off. With the right base, a good essence, and some shed-time, you can turn ordinary spirits into liquid stories worth sharing.

So next time someone pours you a glass and asks, "Where’d you get this?" — just smile and say, "Made it myself."

Cheers,
Candeece