
Still Spirits Distiller's Nutrient Dark Spirits is a yeast nutrient blend formulated to boost congener production, the flavour compounds that give whiskey, rum and brandy-style spirits their depth. Use it with sugar washes, fruit mashes or molasses washes.
Dosage per 25 L fermentation
- Sugar wash (up to 15% ABV): 75 g / 70 ml / 4 bottle caps
- Fruit mash (up to 15% ABV): 50 g / 45 ml / 3 bottle caps
- Molasses wash (up to 12% ABV): 50 g / 45 ml / 3 bottle caps
Specs
- Pack size: 450 g
- Ingredients: yeast nutrients, antifoaming agent, vitamins, trace minerals
How to use
Shake well, add with the yeast and stir to dissolve, then ferment as directed for your chosen yeast strain.
We do not currently stock molasses, so bring your own for a rum-style molasses wash.
Who it's for
Distillers making dark, characterful spirits who want more flavour from the fermentation.
Complete the set
- Still Spirits Distiller’s Yeast Rum 20g - rum yeast for molasses washes
- Still Spirits Distiller’s Yeast Whiskey 20g - whiskey yeast built for congeners
- Still Spirits Distiller’s Nutrient Light Spirits 450g - the light-spirits version for vodka and gin
- Still Spirits American Oak Carboy Spiral Medium Toast - age your spirit on oak
- Still Spirits Rum Flavourings - rum styles to try
Please note: in the UK, distilling spirits requires a licence from HMRC.