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Still Spirits Distiller’s Nutrient Dark Spirits 450g

Still Spirits Distiller’s Nutrient Dark Spirits 450g

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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

Please note: in the UK, distilling spirits requires a licence from HMRC.

Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I use?

Per 25 L: 75 g for a sugar wash, or 50 g for a fruit mash or molasses wash. If you have no scales, that is about 4 or 3 bottle caps respectively.

How is it different from the Light Spirits nutrient?

Dark Spirits is formulated to increase congeners for flavour; Light Spirits is formulated to reduce off-flavours for clean spirits.

What strength wash can I make?

Still Spirits give up to 15% ABV for sugar washes and fruit mashes and up to 12% for molasses washes.