Still Spirits just made oak easier—no guesswork, just that Irish-style depth you crave

August 7, 2025

Why Oak? Why Now? Why This?

Discover how a 50ml bottle can reshape your entire home spirits game

Primary keyword: Cedar Oak Profile
Complementary keywords: Still Spirits flavouring, Irish-style whiskey flavour, home distilling flavour kits

In the spirit world (the kind you drink, not the spooky stuff), certain flavours hit you right between the eyes—and not in a bad way. One of them is oak. Not just any oak, though. We’re talking about the rich, dry, Irish-style whisper that Cedar Oak Profile brings to the glass.

You’ll find it on our shelf, next to the other Still Spirits flavouring kits. But this one? Well, it’s got a bit of bark and bite. And every serious home distiller worth their spirit thermometer knows it’s what's underneath that bark that counts.

“Think smooth, classic Irish whiskey—with the kind of oak backbone that pulls the whole mix together.”
—Candeece from the Homebrew Corner

The real taste of craft? Comes from detail.

Anyone can chuck together a sugar wash and call it a day. But if you’ve ever held a glass to the light and thought, “It’s good... but not quite there,” — you already understand why something like Cedar Oak Profile matters.

This flavouring doesn’t just add depth. It builds it.

Profile: Dry, rich oak character inspired by iconic Irish-style whiskey
Form: Easy-to-use liquid – 50ml goes a long way when blended properly
Function: Designed to mix with other Still Spirits flavourings, or stand confidently solo

Old shed wisdom, new flavour gear

Back in the day, you'd have to soak toasted oak chips and pray you pulled it out before your whole batch went bitter. Now? The control’s in your hands. Stir it in, sample, and tweak to your heart’s obsession.

We had a bloke come in last month—been spirit-making for over ten years. He mixed Cedar Oak Profile into his usual bourbon blend as a test run. Said it was the first time the lads picked his bottle over the supermarket stuff, blind. No joke.

He’s back weekly now. Hasn’t shut up about “that proper dry finish.”

Ready to craft your signature?

Mix Cedar Oak Profile with other Still Spirits base flavours—like Classic Whiskey, Bourbon, or Highland Malt—for that layered, authentic edge. Not overpowering. Just enough to make every sip feel like a step up.

Think of it like building a timber deck. Could you lay it out with plain pine? Sure. But whack in some cedar posts, a feature step, a bit of oil—and it’s something else entirely. Same here. Same mindset.

Why it works so well

Resonates with deeper spirits like whiskey and bourbon - makes them feel aged, even fresh out the still
Blending perfection - carries its own, but harmonises like a backing vocalist with other profiles
Refines rough edges - even your more experimental batches taste sturdy and grounded

But is it ‘cheating’?

Let’s nip that in the bud. Using flavour profiles doesn’t make you any less legit. It makes you smart. You’re not shortcutting; you’re steering with precision. It’s the difference between fishing with a stick… and using a proper rod, baited the right way.

Spirits made with something like Cedar Oak Profile aren’t pretenders. They're accurate, expressive, and driven by your choices—not mass production lines. That’s the point. You get all the character without the wait, waste, or “bugger it, let’s just drink it” attitude.

So where does this leave you?

Right where you’ve always wanted to be—tweaking, tasting, fine-tuning, creating something real. Not like the stuff made to ship by the pallet… but something made for flavour, memory, and mates who’ll shake their heads and say, “You made this? Bloody hell.”

That’s the real mic-drop: greatness in spirits isn’t about starting from scratch every time—it’s about knowing what to add, when to add it, and why it matters.

Til next pour,
Candeece