Is it illegal to make your own spirits UK?

Is it illegal to make your own spirits UK?

Home brewing of beer and wine is legal in the UK, but distilling of spirits is illegal without a licence.

Can you homebrew spirits in the UK?

No it is illegal without a licence. There are very heavy penalties for distilling alcohol in the UK. You can brew as much alcohol as beer or wine as you like for personal consumption. But you can’t distill it or sell it without a licence.

What countries allow home distilling?

New Zealand is the only western country where home distilling is completely legal. Others will permit you to distill spirits yourself under restrictions, but many outlaw the hobby entirely.

Can I distill rum at home UK?

In the UK it is not legal to distil alcohol without a licence from Revenue and Customs and this includes alcohol for your own consumption.

Why is distilling illegal in the UK?

UK distilling IS legal!! Distilling alcohol for consumption or fuel NOT for retail is perfectly legal so long as you own a Rectifiers license. These are free to apply for and you MUST have one if you own a still or plan to have one.

Is moonshine illegal in the UK?

England. In England, an excise licence is required to manufacture spirits by any means. The penalty for “moonshine” (illegally manufactured spirits) is a fine of up to £1,000 and confiscation of the spirit-making equipment.

Can you distill spirits at home UK?

Can I distil my own gin UK?

It’s better to make a gin for each ingredient (juniper, lemon etc), then mix them after. Leave five juniper berries in a litre of your distilled vodka for 24 hours. Then distil again – it will come out at 85 per cent, so add distilled water again.

Can you make spirits and liqueurs at home?

MAKING SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS AT HOME – OVERVIEW Home made spirits and liqueurs are as easy to produce as any other home brewed drink. Using similar equipment to wine making you can produce high quality, high alcohol drinks which are almost indistinguishable from their commercial counterparts and at a fraction of the price.

Is it legal to distil alcohol in the UK?

The first hurdle to get over is the question of legitimacy. In the UK it is not legal to distil alcohol without a licence from Revenue and Customs and this includes alcohol for your own consumption.

What kind of equipment does still spirits distillers sell?

Still Spirits Distillers Artisan Ingredient Kits Still Spirits Distillers Artisan Ingredients Kit Bundles Equipment Airlocks All Grain Equipment Electric Brewing Kettles

What is distillation of the spirit wash?

In many countries other than the UK this is the stage where distillation of the spirit wash is carried out. Distillation is a refining process designed to remove water and other by products from the wash so leaving the desired product (ethanol) in higher concentrations.