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The Joy of Home Distilling: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More (Joy of Series) Paperback – Illustrated, October 21, 2014

by Rick Morris (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,825 ratings
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The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Make your own brew at home!

”If you’re going to invest the $100 or so to get a basic equipment and recipe kit, then you’ll want to take care in ensuring that your first batch is brewed correctly.” –Rick Morris, HowBrewBeer

The Joy of Home Distilling covers nearly every facet of distilling:
  • Step-by-step instructions for the different processes, from bucket to bottle
  • The difference between spirit types and how to produce each
  • What yeast is, what it does, and how to ensure that you get a strong, complete fermentation
  • What distillation is and common misconceptions about the process
  • Legalities surrounding distilling alcohol at home
  • Carbon filtering—when it’s necessary, when to filter, and why you filter
  • Flavoring and aging your spirits
  • Keeping safety first when working with flammable materials, such as ethanol
  • Yeast styles and nutritional requirements
  • Different methods of distillation and equipment
  • Post-distillation process
  • And of course, fun drink recipes! (Try the Mudslide or the Cherry Bomb!)

Author Rick Morris, who has been selling distillation equipment for over 25 years, even includes his own recipes for different types of spirits and drink recipes. By learning not just how to distill, but also what is happening at each step and why it is needed, readers will be armed with the information they need to experiment with their own spirits and concoct their own recipes. Easy to understand even for a first-time distiller, The Joy of Home Distilling is sure to become your number one distilling resource.
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“The Joy of Hobby Farming will guide you toward self-sufficiency and restore your faith in your own two hands, if you’d just start digging.”
–Ferenc Máté, author of A Vineyard in Tuscany and A Reasonable Life

“[The Joy of Keeping Horses] is the connection between mankind’s mystical connection with horses, and the realities of buying and caring for those horses. A useful book for anyone who owns a horse, and an essential book for the first-time horse buyer.”
–Jim Wofford, three-time three-day event Ollympic medalist and recipient of the 2012 United States Equestrian Federation’s Lifetime Achievement Award

“The Joy of Keeping Goats is a great introduction to what will be your favorite obsession. The book is well written, beautiful, and delightfully laid out to serve both as reference guide and as a nice, pleasant read. If you’re interested in keeping and raising goats, this book should be on your bookshelf!”
–Steven Jones, publisher of From Scratch magazine and author of Homesteading From Scratch

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“My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.”
–David Fischer, author

Praise for the “Joy of…” Series

“The Joy of Hobby Farming will guide you toward self-sufficiency and restore your faith in your own two hands, if you’d just start digging.”
–Ferenc Máté, author of A Vineyard in Tuscany and A Reasonable Life

“[The Joy of Keeping Horses] is the connection between mankind’s mystical connection with horses, and the realities of buying and caring for those horses. A useful book for anyone who owns a horse, and an essential book for the first-time horse buyer.”
–Jim Wofford, three-time three-day event Ollympic medalist and recipient of the 2012 United States Equestrian Federation’s Lifetime Achievement Award

“The Joy of Keeping Goats is a great introduction to what will be your favorite obsession. The book is well written, beautiful, and delightfully laid out to serve both as reference guide and as a nice, pleasant read. If you’re interested in keeping and raising goats, this book should be on your bookshelf!”
–Steven Jones, publisher of From Scratch magazine and author of Homesteading From Scratch

Praise for Skyhorse Publishing

“My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.”
–David Fischer, author

About the Author

Rick Morris is the owner of Brewhaus (America), Inc., now celebrating over 25 years, and the founder of the Hobby Distiller’s Association. He has been distributing his own distilling products and brewing his own spirits for decades. He resides in Keller, Texas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; Illustrated edition (October 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1629145866
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1629145860
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,825 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book informative, thorough, and adequate. They describe it as a nice, interesting, and cool read. Readers also mention the language is not oversimplified or overcomplicated.

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114 customers mention "Information quality"107 positive7 negative

Customers find the book informative, thorough, and helpful for beginners. They appreciate the background information and say it's comprehensive.

"...books out there...but if you are a novice like me - this is a great way to get started." Read more

"...This is a great book for the beginning distiller as well as the more experienced." Read more

"...I found the contents to be instructional and I appreciated the background information. There is a lot of good tips to get you going on your own...." Read more

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70 customers mention "Readability"68 positive2 negative

Customers find the book nice, interesting, and well-done. They say it's a comprehensive guide to making shine. Readers also appreciate the good pictures.

"...This book so far is really good. I know very little about distilling but this is teaching me so much...." Read more

"...All in all, a good book and quick read to submerge you in to the world of distilling." Read more

"It was a good book. It focused quite heavily on the history and different methods i.e. the theoretical...." Read more

"Fabulous book! This is the best book to own for learning about and how to distill. Rick covers all the bases so you will know how and why...." Read more

55 customers mention "Ease of reading"50 positive5 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They say it's well-written, detailed, and informative. Readers appreciate the nice explanation of the beginning process. They also mention the book is a quick read and clearly presented with diagrams and photos.

"...It is written in simple, easy to understand language and goes through the whole process...." Read more

"...All in all, a good book and quick read to submerge you in to the world of distilling." Read more

"This book is well written and is full of PROFESSIONAL information. I have dabbled a bit in home brewing for a while now...." Read more

"...Everything is explained well and easily understood. If you’re new or seasoned distiller. You just might learn something new by reading the book." Read more

12 customers mention "Recipes"8 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the recipes in the book. Some mention they're basic, easy to follow, and make a huge impact on flavor. Others say the recipes don't give specific distilling information, i.e. when to make the cuts.

"...It includes recipes and really everything you need to know to at least get started...." Read more

"...The author includes very few actual recipes, and those recipes do not give specific distilling information, i.e. when to make the cuts between heads..." Read more

"Comes with the basics for distilling, and some basic recipes...." Read more

"Haven't read yet but seems easy to follow recipes." Read more

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Snowbutch1
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for a Beginner
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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I have been interested in learning to distill alcohols for a few years...I already make wine so this seemed to make sense as a new hobby. This book so far is really good. I know very little about distilling but this is teaching me so much. It is written in simple, easy to understand language and goes through the whole process. It includes recipes and really everything you need to know to at least get started. I'm sure there are plenty of higher level books out there...but if you are a novice like me - this is a great way to get started.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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This is the exact book I was looking for. The author explains every step of the distillation process from start to finish. The recipes are exactly what I was looking for. This is a great book for the beginning distiller as well as the more experienced.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2016
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I read through this book in about two days. I found the contents to be instructional and I appreciated the background information. There is a lot of good tips to get you going on your own. As this author points out, there are many different ways and it will be impossible to put it all in one book. If you are the experimental type and want to work your own recipes then this book will get you going with the knowledge you will need to go forward. There are a few recipes in the back of the book to help you get started and understand the process. If you are looking for instructions on how to make your own still, look else where. If you are contemplating on what kind of still to either build or purchase then this author covers it in detail. All in all, a good book and quick read to submerge you in to the world of distilling.
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cuteill young
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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This book is well written and is full of PROFESSIONAL information. I have dabbled a bit in home brewing for a while now. This book answered a lot of the questions I have had in my experiments. Thank you! Master Morris
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
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Enough information to answer any question you may have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, very helpful!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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Paid more for the ring binder and well worth it
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Ryan
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written but not what I was looking for
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
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It was a good book. It focused quite heavily on the history and different methods i.e. the theoretical. While covering the practical, it felt lacking. If you're looking for something in depth about the process with all the tips and tricks of the trade, this is probably not the book for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 15, 2021
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Me ha dado herramientas suficientes para comenzar a destilar. La información es muy buena y completa, lo recomiendo muy ampliamente.
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dr.Hogan
5.0 out of 5 stars Basic but clearly written and solid
Reviewed in Germany on September 4, 2022
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Whereas an experienced distiller might find this book far too basics, it is instead excellent for a beginner. Concepts, equipments and techniques are explained nicely, and the writing is pleasant too.
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alessandro
2.0 out of 5 stars Se ne può fare a meno
Reviewed in Italy on November 16, 2020
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Si perde più in aspetti non direttamente legati alla distillazione. Niente di fondamentale per chi vuole conoscere le tecniche di distillazione
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JvE
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction To Distilling
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2019
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Coming from nearly zero knowledge, I found this to be very well organized in terms of building up the subject in a logical sequence, with an appropriate level of information. At no time did I feel overwhelmed or patronized by the level or quantity of information being presented. I will first reread the entirety of the material and then seek out more in depth knowledge for the subjects that most amuse me.
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Gas Man
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2019
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Best book for beginners. I’ve brought 3 books, all three had great reviews and this was by far the best. I searched a while before buying all three, trying to find the 3 best and this was the best of the 3.

It’s written very simple and straight forward. Goes into enough detail to make it informative. And the structure of the book is perfect. Some of the other books I’ve read seem to be a bit muddled.

Everything in the book flows and by the time you get to the end all bases have been covered
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