I Chose My 2025 Botanicals… Then Distilled Something Totally New

Still It December 12, 2025
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Still it is all about chasing the craft of home distillation and making it a legitimate hobby. We discuss things like how to get into the hobby, recipes, techniques, safety procedures and controversial topics. Its not about any specific spirit. Vodka, whisky, whiskey, scotch, bourbon, gin, liqueur, rum and absinth I want to talk about it all. As long as its made with the intention of creating a high quality craft product. Science and geekery is definitely not off limits. In fact I think its something to be celebrated and embraced. So lets get stuck in and see where it can help the world of distilling! Most importantly Still It is about creating a platform to discuss ideas. Embracing a balance between open-minded optimism and skepticism. A place that celebrates new ideas but evaluates them based on fact and research.

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These are my favourite botanicals for distilling in 2025. 4 top picks, 2 highly recommended and one complete wildcard. While explaining my choices, I decided to make a spirit of the moment recipe using them. I think I made something kinda awesom! The Distiller Beard Oil & Balm: https://chasethecraft.com/products/beard-care-bundle?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=bestbotanicals_2025&utm_content=description Peaches Video: https://youtu.be/gqKoL6TUatA?si=8PoYlmIZMvYRfv9g Sign Up To The CTC Newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights from Erin, updates on new products and specials. https://chasethecraft.com/ Safety Video For New Distillers: https://youtu.be/_VEdpurAPDg?si=tpzfzqHpX_5ffw9S ============================= Products In The Video ============================= Chase The Craft Stills https://chasethecraft.com/collections/equipment/still?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general CTC Glencairn Glasses https://chasethecraft.com/collections/merch Chase The Craft Maturation Sticks (Shipping from NZ & USA) https://chasethecraft.com/collections/consumables/oak?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general Infinite Inspiration Coin: https://chasethecraft.com/collections/merch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general ============================= Popular Series ============================= Safety Net Want to jump into all grain but worried about the process or the amount of gear you need? This series is perfect for you. Real all grain mashes with a safety net and minimal equipment: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEGsXzw_6OCMkAuGU8yu7NtDZ4t8GK2w Meme Spirits Goofing off with a mini still and some fun ingredients. Sometimes you just need to have some fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue6wM9yX4EU&list=PLZEGsXzw_6OBMNyTtRwBAdd2nqJfgCJOV Distilling fruit and veg Want to know what happens when you distill a potato, banana or apple? https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEGsXzw_6OARr_CFyEC8e02yT1kQv_Jr ============================= Merch And Products ============================= Chase The Craft Maturation Sticks (Shipping from NZ & USA) https://chasethecraft.com/collections/consumables/oak?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general CTC Shirts & Merch: https://chasethecraft.com/collections/merch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general Infinite Inspiration Coin: https://chasethecraft.com/collections/merch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general ============================= More From Chase The Craft ============================= Still Its Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/stillit Support Me With Youtube Memberships https://www.youtube.com/c/StillIt/join CTC Podcast On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/chase-the-craft/id1489147767 CTC Podcast On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39ItzOaQaDx5lfc9Kk0oyc CTC Podcast On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/chase-the-craft Subscribe To The Channel Here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ChaseTheCraft ============================= Things I Use &/or Recommend ============================= CTC Glencairn Glasses https://chasethecraft.com/collections/merch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general CTC Maturation Sticks https://chasethecraft.com/collections/consumables/oak?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general Yeast https://chasethecraft.com/collections/consumables/Yeast The Cool Trippy Shirts Im Always Wearing: https://intotheam.com/CTC Still Spirits Air Still https://chasethecraft.com/collections/equipment Refractometer - Sugar https://amzn.to/3OFLxGI CTC Infinite Inspiration Coin: https://chasethecraft.com/collections/merch?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_general Refractometer - alcohol % https://amzn.to/37fAZNx IR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3J8ktNx Induction Heater https://amzn.to/3nAW75M Fruit Press https://amzn.to/3q0jhUI Some Cool Distilling Stuff On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928731 My Watch: https://amzn.to/3PwI7IY Canon R6 https://amzn.to/3i0HG8h Canon 24-105 L https://amzn.to/3pSIP67 Rode mic go II https://amzn.to/3t2suhn Newer NL660 Lights https://amzn.to/36a670t Amran 200x Light: https://amzn.to/3qHVOYO #distilling #homebrew #moonshine I often include affiliate links in my videos and descriptions. This will not change the price for you at all, but the seller will give me a small kickback. Cool eh?

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