Tabletop Distilling: How to Make Spirits, Essences, and Essential Oils with Small Stills

Tabletop Distilling: How to Make Spirits, Essences, and Essential Oils with Small Stills is a hands-on guide to the craft of small-scale distillation. Whether you're drawn to making your own botanical spirits, fragrant hydrosols, or pure essential oils for personal use, this book walks you through the process with clear explanations, practical setup advice, and inspiring recipes.

From understanding the science of distillation to selecting and operating a tabletop still, this guide demystifies the process and opens the door to a rewarding creative practice. It's perfect for herbalists, home craft enthusiasts, and anyone curious about extracting the aromatic and medicinal essence of plants.

• Step-by-step instructions for distilling spirits, hydrosols, and essential oils
• Guidance on choosing and setting up a tabletop still
• Recipes and formulas for a wide range of botanical distillates
• Covers safety, legality, and best practices for home distilling
• Ideal for herbalists, DIY enthusiasts, and botanical crafters