Still Spirits knows schnapps — but not like this silky butterscotch twist you’ll crave again.

August 18, 2025

The liquid gold that turns home spirits into sweet stories worth pouring

There’s something about the smell of melted brown sugar hitting warm butter that takes you right back — to campfire desserts, Sunday puddings, or Nan’s caramel slice cooling on the benchtop. That’s the nostalgic punch packed into Still Spirits Butterscotch Schnapps essence — a humble bottle that brings rich, rum-like warmth and dessert-smooth sweetness straight to your glass.

It’s not just flavour — it’s finish

Some home-distilled drinks are smooth. Others are strong. But when the finish lingers like a warm hug and leaves your guests asking, “What is that in there?”, you’re onto something more memorable. And that’s exactly where butterscotch schnapps shines.

Crafted by Still Spirits — one of the most trusted names in home distilling — this essence is made to replicate the taste of classic after-dinner liqueurs. We're talking golden syrup notes layered with butter candy magic. One bottle creates 1.125L of sweet, velvety schnapps that goes down easy but hangs around in the best way.

How you use it is where the real fun starts

Best mates with Irish Cream — mix the two and you’ve got the backbone of a proper Cowboy shot
Swirl it into hot chocolate or coffee for a sneaky winter warmer
Drizzle over vanilla ice cream (yes, really) with a splash of your homemade vodka base
Even blends beautifully into your next cream liqueur batch for a signature twist

The simple mix-down

Got your neutral spirit ready? It’s as simple as pouring, mixing, and letting it rest. Most home distillers pair this essence with a sugar syrup or Still Spirits Liqueur Base (also available in-store) to round out the sweetness. A slow shake and a short resting period — and boom — bottle-worthy schnapps, made in your own shed.

“You don’t need a wall of barrels to make top shelf spirits — just the right flavour in your hands.”
— Candeece, Homebrew Team Lead

Why it works great in our South Aussie setup

South Australian conditions ask a lot from your craft — temperature swings, dry air, and different water hardness all play a part in how a brew behaves. That’s why products like Still Spirits Butterscotch Schnapps are legends: they’re shelf-stable, heat-resistant, and use concentrated flavouring that holds up even if your mix shifts a little. It’s forgiving — in a good way.

Old-school flavour with modern ease

Back in the day, getting a butterscotch liqueur right required melting sugar, building a custard base, and careful blending with brandy or whisky. It was error-prone, messy, and clung to your saucepans like glue. Now? You could whip up a bartender-worthy bottle in under ten minutes — without any stovetop carnage — using this essence and your spirit base of choice.

Who’s this for?

Anyone who’s ever thought, “Sure, whisky’s fine — but a proper after-dinner drop needs a bit of soul.”

It’s the home distiller who wants one bottle in their fridge you reach for after a long day… or the one you sneak into a family BBQ for a dessert shot that gets your brother-in-law to finally say, “Alright, that’s bloody good.”

Not just a sweet tooth thing

Sure, it’s sugary. But don’t let the sweetness fool you — like any good liqueur, it’s all about balance. Still Spirits Butterscotch Schnapps plays beautifully with dry spirits, layers well in cocktails, and makes an excellent pairing partner if you’re experimenting with smokier flavours or warm spices like nutmeg, clove, or cinnamon.

Put simply?

This little bottle does more than make a sweet drink — it helps you polish your batch with a professional finish and flavour that sticks in people’s minds.

And if you’ve been hunting for that signature touch to round off your home spirits, this just might be it. You know the one — the bottle they ask about. The one that doesn’t collect dust.

Cheers to the bottles made by hand, finished with heart, and shared with the good ones around you.

— Candeece