Why You Should Make Your Own Liqueurs with Still Spirits

April 24, 2025

Create Liqueurs That Suit You, Not the Bottle

If you're brewing your own beer or spirits at home, then you're already in the club of folks who know that good things take time—and a bit of tinkering. But have you ever thought about taking that passion one step further and making your own liqueurs? I'm not just talking about infusing some vodka with strawberries and calling it a day (though, full props if that’s your style). I'm talking real-deal, decadent, satisfying sips that taste like they were made by a world-class distiller—because, well, they were. By you.

It’s hard not to smile when you taste something that feels tailor-made for your palate. With Still Spirits flavourings, like the Creamy Butterscotch Spirit Essence, you get to do just that without any fancy qualifications or mysterious ingredients lists. It’s creative. It’s fun. And it gives you control over what’s in your drink—plus bragging rights when your mates ask where you got that glass of magic from.

Butterscotch Bliss in a Bottle (That You Custom Build)

This might be biased, but nothing says "homemade pride" quite like crafting a liqueur that tastes like liquid caramel clouds. The Creamy Butterscotch Spirit Essence is a good example of why liqueur-making is a rising hobby among homebrew fans. You pour it into a cream liqueur base, stir in a quality neutral spirit—or your favourite vodka—and boom. You've just bottled comfort in a glass.

It’s got that rich, buttery finish that coats your palate in all the right ways. Add it to coffee when you're winding down after wrangling the kids. Pour it over vanilla ice cream on a Sunday arvo. Or knock up a cheeky butterscotch White Russian when friends pop over. Talk about being the host with the good stuff.

Customise the Experience

The real beauty here is freedom. You’re not stuck with predetermined ABV levels or sugar content like you are with store-bought options. You know how some liqueurs are just too heavy or have that weird syrupy burn at the back of your throat? Not anymore. With flavourings like this one, you adjust to taste. That means cleaner flavours, your preferred kick, and none of the guesswork about what’s lurking in the additives section of the label.

And for our more geek-friendly crowd (hand raised here), there’s joy in playing mixologist and tweaking things to perfection. You can experiment with temperature, mixing methods, and follow-up infusions to create signature drinks that no bottle shop can touch. That's the stuff personal legends are made of.

More Than Just Sipping

Homemade liqueurs aren’t just for straight pours over ice. They add next-level richness to desserts and drinks. Drizzle a spoonful over a pavlova, stir it into your hot chocolate, or turn everyday baking into something that feels gourmet. You suddenly look like a domestic wizard, even if all you did was add a tablespoon of homemade butterscotch liqueur to your banana bread mix.

And yes, I've brought a bottle to a family lunch and watched my dad inspect it with that silent nod of approval he usually reserves for outdoor taps or freshly painted fences. That kind of moment? Worth more than any mass-market liqueur ever could be.

Real Talk: You're Already 80% There

Let’s be honest—if you’ve stuck a thermometer into a fermenter or argued over which yeast performs better with your all-grain brew, you are absolutely ready for liqueur-making. It’s easy on the equipment, loaded with creative potential, and doesn’t require waiting weeks to taste the results. That’s always a plus when you want to experiment without committing to another fermentation cycle.

And with a product like the Creamy Butterscotch Spirit Essence, there's no mess, no steeping, no peeling citrus for days…just mix and chill. Begin with one bottle. Share it around your next BBQ or campfire gathering. See how fast it disappears. You may have just stumbled onto your new signature.

Final Sip

At the end of the day, crafting your own liqueurs is about more than just drinking. It’s about tinkering, creating, and adding personal flair to every bottle. Whether you're making a batch for entertaining mates or just treating yourself to a nightcap that tastes like something "from the top shelf"—the fact that you made it means something. It feels good. It tastes better. And it reflects the part of you that’s never settled for average.

Cheers to drinking better and smarter 🍻

– Candeece