16 spirits, grouped by raw material: grain, grape and other fruit, sugarcane, agave, and neutral bases. Load a profile into the calculator to see it in full, with a published source for every number, and to work out your own wash. 4 profiles are free; Pro unlocks all 16.
Profiles stop at the wash. They cover raw material, fermentation and the type of still used. Cut points and still operation are not on this site; they are explained, with the science behind them, in the book. Educational content only: distilling spirits at home without a license is illegal in many countries, including the United States.
Malt Whisky (Grain, Pro)
Bourbon-Style Whiskey (Grain, Pro)
Rye Whiskey (Grain, Pro)
Corn Whiskey (Grain, free)
Shochu-Style Koji Spirit (Grain, Pro)
Grape Brandy (Grape & Other Fruit, free)
Pomace Brandy (Grape & Other Fruit, Pro)
Apple Brandy (Grape & Other Fruit, free)
Pear Brandy (Grape & Other Fruit, Pro)
Stone-Fruit Brandy (Grape & Other Fruit, Pro)
Cashew Apple Spirit (Feni-Style) (Grape & Other Fruit, Pro)
Molasses Rum (Sugarcane & Molasses, free)
Cane Juice Spirit (Cachaça-Style) (Sugarcane & Molasses, Pro)
In the calculator, every value is paraphrased from the source shown under it; where sources disagree or a number needs context, a note says so. Full list: Sources. Legal names such as Bourbon, Calvados, Cachaça, Tequila and Mezcal are protected designations; these profiles describe the style only. See our disclaimer.