Distilling Starter Kit

Always wanted to give distilling a go? A distilling starter kit from Brewers Choice puts the craft back in your hands, so you can produce clean, characterful spirits that are truly unique and one-of-a-kind.

Although we’re based in Melbourne, we supply distillers right across Australia. Copper alembic stills, reflux columns, carbon filter kits, fermenters, precision thermometers, you’ll find the gear, the ingredients and the know-how to get a complete home distillery setup running smoothly.

What’s Inside a Quality Distilling Starter Kit?

A proper distilling starter kit hands you every core component in one go, so you’re not scrambling for missing parts halfway through your first run. We match our kits to suit Australian conditions, from muggy fermentation days up in Cairns to a chilly winter brew down in Tassie.

Here’s what a typical complete home distillery setup from our range includes:

• A boiler or still pot (25L is the hobbyist sweet spot)
• Reflux or pot still column, picked to suit your spirit style
• Condenser in copper or stainless steel
• Carbon filter system to polish your final product
• Fermenter, airlock, hydrometer
• Beeping alarm thermometer for nailing your cut points
• Cleaning and sanitising products
• Turbo yeast plus a sugar wash starter pack

Chasing a smooth neutral base for vodka and gin? Or a flavour-rich pot still spirit for whisky and rum? We’ll help you match the right kit to the right craft.

Choosing the Right Starter Kit for Your Craft

Different spirits need different gear. Here’s a quick guide to help you pick the right path.

Reflux Still Starter Kits

These are your go-to for clean, neutral spirits like vodka, schnapps and gin bases. The reflux column produces a high-purity distillate that’s perfect for flavouring with essences or botanicals.

Pot Still & Alembic Copper Starter Kits

Best for flavour-forward spirits such as whisky, rum, brandy and traditional gins. Copper alembic stills are prized for stripping out sulphur compounds, leaving you with a smoother, richer character in the glass.

Hybrid Convertible Kits

Want flexibility? A hybrid kit lets you switch between reflux and pot still modes, so you’ve got one complete home distillery setup that handles vodka one weekend and whisky the next.

Why Shop Distilling Starter Kits at Brewers Choice Home Brew Supplies

We’ve been part of the Aussie home brewing and distilling community for years, and if we wouldn’t use it ourselves, we don’t sell it.

• Over 1,800 brewing and distilling products in stock
• 730+ spirit-making products including stills, condensers, dephlegmators and parts
• Quality kits sourced from suppliers we trust
• Expert advice tuned to Australian climate, water and ingredients
• Online orders dispatched within 1 to 2 business days
• Click & collect available from our Bayswater store
• 7-star Google review rating
• 100% positive eBay feedback
• Customer rewards programme on every purchase
• Competitive pricing across the full range