With a small, 0.5-liter distiller, you can easily create fine brandies, whiskies, and even essential oils in your own kitchen. A useful guide that explains what plants to use for different purposes A look at the various types of stills A detailed, step-by-step treatment of mashing, fermenting, distilling, and refining spirits Complete with a guide to distilling essential oils and their benefits Tips and tricks for troubleshooting and avoiding common pitfalls This is the ideal companion for the home distiller.