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Essences
An essence is a concentrated flavour you add to a neutral base, and it is how most people at home end up with something that tastes like the bottle they brought back from holiday. The blending work has already been done for you. Your job is the proportions and the resting time.
Two traditions sit side by side on this page. The Italian one is Curci, with Limoncello, Amaretto, Alchermes, Anisette Bordeaux, Anice, Marsala All Uovo, Maraschino Cherry, Benevento, Goccia Doro and Millefiori Acqua. These are the flavours of a nonna's sideboard, and a number of them are on clearance past their best before date, which is worth a look if you are in an experimenting mood. The other tradition is the Still Spirits side of the shelf: Top Shelf Dark Spiced Rum, Top Shelf Honey Spiced Whiskey Liqueur and Gin Botanicals for a London Dry. Samuel Willards Liqueur Express premixes in 375ml, Melon and Black Sambuca among them, are the shortcut when you want a liqueur ready the same afternoon.
The tip is patience. Almost every essence tastes sharp and a bit synthetic on day one and settles right down by the second week. Make it, seal it, put it at the back of the cupboard and taste it again before you decide it did not work.
See us at Laverton North or Epping, or browse Spirits & Distillation, Botanicals, Ageing & Infusions and Bottles & Closures.
An essence is a concentrated flavour you add to a neutral base, and it is how most people at home end up with something that tastes like the bottle they brought back from holiday. The blending work has already been done for you. Your job is the proportions and the resting time.
Two traditions sit side by side on this page. The Italian one is Curci, with Limoncello, Amaretto, Alchermes, Anisette Bordeaux, Anice, Marsala All Uovo, Maraschino Cherry, Benevento, Goccia Doro and Millefiori Acqua. These are the flavours of a nonna's sideboard, and a number of them are on clearance past their best before date, which is worth a look if you are in an experimenting mood. The other tradition is the Still Spirits side of the shelf: Top Shelf Dark Spiced Rum, Top Shelf Honey Spiced Whiskey Liqueur and Gin Botanicals for a London Dry. Samuel Willards Liqueur Express premixes in 375ml, Melon and Black Sambuca among them, are the shortcut when you want a liqueur ready the same afternoon.
The tip is patience. Almost every essence tastes sharp and a bit synthetic on day one and settles right down by the second week. Make it, seal it, put it at the back of the cupboard and taste it again before you decide it did not work.
See us at Laverton North or Epping, or browse Spirits & Distillation, Botanicals, Ageing & Infusions and Bottles & Closures.
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$9.95 AUD
Prestige Black Label Essence Gold Tequila delivers a refined tequila experience with a pale amber hue and a rich, aromatic nose of vanilla and warm pickling spices. Its smooth, rounded entry opens into an off‑dry, medium body featuring notes of sweet toffee, brown spice, salt, leather, tobacco, and green pepper. The finish is graceful and fruity, with a clean, agave‑forward fade.
Perfect for crafting premium cocktails or enjoying neat, this essence captures the depth and character of a classic aged tequila.
$6.90 AUD
Calvados brandy essence from Prestige, 20ml. Calvados is an apple brandy, so this one sits apart from the grape brandies on the shelf and tends to be bought by people who have already tried the usual suspects and want something different in the glass. Twenty millilitres treats a batch, which makes it an easy one to add to an order and see how you go. Follow the directions on the bottle for quantities. Worth a look if you are working your way through the Prestige range rather than sticking to one bottle.
$7.50 AUD
Prestige Essence Rum White Baccara delivers the smooth, classic flavour of a traditional white rum, perfect for refreshing mixed drinks and cocktails. This essence captures the light, versatile character of white rum, making it an ideal addition to any home bar or spirit‑making setup.
Add a burst of authentic Italian flavour to your drinks and desserts with this rich and full-flavoured Cognac essence by Curci Italy. Perfect for crafting refreshing liqueurs or enhancing baked goods, this essence brings the taste of Italy straight to your kitchen.
Dosage Information (printed on the bottle):
- Zucchero = Sugar
- Acqua = Water
- Alcole = Alcohol
Instructions:
Dissolve the extract in the recommended amount of alcohol. Separately, dissolve the recommended amount of sugar into the recommended amount of hot water (once boiled). Allow both mixtures to cool, then combine and filter.
Add a burst of authentic Italian flavour to your drinks and desserts with this Amaro 21 essence by Curci Italy. This bitter liqueur features a refined blend of floral and herbal aromas, offering a complex and aromatic profile true to traditional Italian amaro. This essence brings the taste of Italy straight to your kitchen.
Dosage Information (printed on the bottle):
- Zucchero = Sugar
- Acqua = Water
- Alcole = Alcohol
Instructions:
Dissolve the extract in the recommended amount of alcohol. Separately, dissolve the recommended amount of sugar into the recommended amount of hot water (once boiled). Allow both mixtures to cool, then combine and filter.
Add a burst of authentic Italian flavour to your drinks and desserts with this crisp and zesty Vodka Lemon essence by Curci Italy. Perfect for crafting refreshing liqueurs or enhancing baked goods, this essence brings the taste of Italy straight to your kitchen.
Dosage Information (printed on the bottle):
- Zucchero = Sugar
- Acqua = Water
- Alcole = Alcohol
Instructions:
Dissolve the extract in the recommended amount of alcohol. Separately, dissolve the recommended amount of sugar into the recommended amount of hot water (once boiled). Allow both mixtures to cool, then combine and filter.
$6.80 AUD
A little 50ml bottle of aniseed flavour with a big personality, ready to lift spirits, beers, baking, icings and desserts. Crafted to add a clean, distinct character, it goes a long way, so shake well and add slowly until it tastes just right. A handy one to keep in the pantry for a touch of Mediterranean warmth.
Add a burst of authentic Italian flavour to your drinks and desserts with this rich and aromatic cherry brandy essence by Curci Italy. Perfect for crafting refreshing liqueurs or enhancing baked goods, this essence brings the taste of Italy straight to your kitchen.
Dosage Information (printed on the bottle):
- Zucchero = Sugar
- Acqua = Water
- Alcole = Alcohol
Instructions:
Dissolve the extract in the recommended amount of alcohol. Separately, dissolve the recommended amount of sugar into the recommended amount of hot water (once boiled). Allow both mixtures to cool, then combine and filter.
$6.90 AUD
An Agave and cactus water essence, 20ml, that flavours up to 16 litres of a crisp, refreshing agua fresca style drink. Just add it to water for a light, subtly sweet beverage with a distinctive character. A fun way to make something a bit different at home.
$11.50 AUD
A premium French oak flavouring to build your own whiskey style spirit. A flavouring used to oak age spirits. Ideal for brandy, whiskey, dark rum and bourbon. A flavouring tailored to allow you to build your own gin taste experience when combined with other flavourings from the Profile Range.
Mixing Instructions:
Shake the 50 ml (1.7 US fl oz) bottle well before use. Follow the individual instructions in the Craft Kit recipe booklets or experiment to create your very own, uniquely flavoured spirits. OR add 1 to 5 mls per litre depending on taste. Store Spirit for 7 to 10 days to allow oak character to fully develop.
$7.50 AUD
Jakt schnapps essence from Prestige, 20ml. The schnapps essences are a small corner of the shelf with a loyal following, usually customers with a northern European household behind them who know exactly what they are after and ask for it by name. Jakt is one of those. If you are working through the Prestige range, the 20ml bottles make it easy to try one at a time rather than committing to a favourite too early. Follow the directions on the bottle for the batch size it treats.
$9.90 AUD
Make authentic potato vodka at home with this concentrated distilling essence. Formulated to deliver the smooth, clean character of premium potato spirit, it transforms your base alcohol into a refined, sippable vodka. Perfect for home distillers seeking reliable results and genuine flavour without the complexity of grain fermentation.
Simply blend with your prepared neutral spirit according to package guidance and age to taste. Ideal for creating signature expressions or experimenting with infusions.
$15.90 AUD
Creates a rich smokey bourbon with wood barrel aromas and subtle chocolate and vanilla notes for a smooth finish.
From $15.90 AUD
A smooth cream liqueur base that turns your spirit into a rich, indulgent liqueur. Add 500ml of the base to 450ml of 40 percent spirit along with your chosen liqueur essence, and you will have around 2 litres of something special. Perfect for a homemade Irish cream or a dessert style tipple.
$7.50 AUD
Add a burst of authentic Italian flavour to your drinks and desserts with the deep, nutty aroma of Nocillo Walnut Essence by Curci Italy. This essence is perfect for crafting rich, aromatic liqueurs or enhancing baked goods with a warm, earthy twist. Bring the taste of Italy straight to your kitchen with this bold and distinctive flavour.
Dosage Information (printed on the bottle):
- Zucchero = Sugar
- Acqua = Water
- Alcole = Alcohol
Instructions:
Dissolve the extract in the recommended amount of alcohol. Separately, dissolve the recommended amount of sugar into the recommended amount of hot water (once boiled). Allow both mixtures to cool, then combine and filter.
$15.90 AUD
With the Still Spirits Classic Northern Whiskey Essence you can Make a single malt style, whiskey flavour drink. Take a sip and enjoy scents of lemon zest, toffee, apples and subtle coconut notes.
- Instructions: Add sachet contents to 1.125 L (1.2 US qt) of 40% ABV alcohol. Rinse out any remaining flavouring from the sachet with some of the alcohol.
- For Best Results: We recommend you use the Still Spirit Pure Turbo Yeast system which will yield you the highest quantity alcohol.
- Ingredients: Flavourings (barley, milk), humectant (E422), natural flavourings, colour (E150d (sulphites)).
- Allergy Advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
- Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
$37.50 AUD
Pure Distilling Bourbon Barrel Chunks 500g. Sourced from a mix of genuine Kentucky bourbon barrel recharred staves.
$11.50 AUD
A cinnamon & cardamom flavouring to build your own gin style spirit. A strong, spicy flavouring with a well-balanced blend of warming cinnamon and fragrant cardamom. A flavouring tailored to allow you to build your own gin taste experience when combined with other flavourings from the Profile Range.
Mixing Instructions
Shake the 50 ml (1.7 US fl oz) bottle well before use. Follow the individual instructions in the Craft Kit recipe booklets or experiment to create your very own, uniquely flavoured spirits.
Ingredients
Water, natural flavourings.
$11.50 AUD
A bitter pink grapefruit flavouring with hints of zesty lime to build your own gin style spirit. A flavouring tailored to allow you to build your own gin taste experience when combined with other flavourings from the Profile Range.
Mixing Instructions:
Shake the 50 ml (1.7 US fl oz) bottle well before use. Follow the individual instructions in the Craft Kit recipe booklets or experiment to create your very own, uniquely flavoured spirits.
$15.90 AUD
Slightly sweet with subtle notes of molasses. Ideal for adding to a neutral spirit or vodka to create a premium top shelf taste experience.
Mixing Instructions:
Add the contents of one sachet contents to 1.125 L (1.2 US qt) of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka. Rinse out any remaining flavouring from the sachet with some of the alcohol.
Contents:
Each pack holds twin sachets and flavours up to 2 x 1.125 L (1.2 US qt) bottles. Packed in the UK.
Ingredients: Flavourings (milk, barley), natural flavourings (milk, barley), colour (caramel (E150a)).
Allergens included: Barley (contains gluten) and milk.
$11.50 AUD
Still Spirits Top Shelf profile range comes with their gin profile from the gin flavouring craft kit - Bitter Orange flavouring with a fresh orange aroma.
Mixing Instructions
Shake the 50 ml (1.7 US fl oz) bottle well before use. Follow the individual instructions in the Craft Kit recipe booklets or experiment to create your very own, uniquely flavoured spirits.
Ingredients
Water, natural flavouring.
$11.50 AUD
Profile Range is a collection of flavourings and additives for creating your own flavoured beverages in the style of Gin and Whiskey! The Profile Range flavourings can be purchased separately or as part of the Gin or Whiskey Flavouring Craft Kits!
Profile Range Citrus - Lemon has a strong citrous aroma and a fresh lemon flavouring.
Mixing Instructions
Shake the 50 ml (1.7 US fl oz) bottle well before use. Follow the individual instructions in the Flavouring Craft Kit recipe booklets or experiment to create your very own, uniquely flavoured spirits.
Ingredients
Water, natural flavouring.
$11.50 AUD
Profile Range is a collection of flavourings and additives for creating your own flavoured beverages in the style of Gin and Whiskey! With the Still Spirits Profile Range, you can make your own gins. Use with vodka or your own neutral spirits.
Sweet, fragrant elderflower paired with herbaceous, earthy lavender to create an intensely floral flavouring blend.
Mixing Instructions
Shake the 50 ml (1.7 US fl oz) bottle well before use. Follow the individual instructions in the Craft Kit recipe booklets or experiment to create your very own, uniquely flavoured spirits.
Ingredients
Water, flavouring, natural flavouring.
$11.50 AUD
Still Spirits Top Shelf Single Malt Scotch – Single Whiskey: full of complexity and richness with plenty of nose and flavour. Hints of Hazelnut, dark chocolate and vanilla.
Formerly known as Top Shelf Single Malt Scotch, the name changed but the product is identical. It is a 50 ml Bottle
$11.95 AUD
A dry apéritif style flavouring. Strong with distinctive aniseed notes. Just add this to a neutral spirit or vodka for a taste experience inspired by a top shelf spirit.
Mixing Instructions:
Shake well and add contents to 2.25 L (76 US fl oz) of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka. Makes three 750 ml (25 US fl oz) bottles.
$11.50 AUD
This essence delivers a bright, fruity flavour with distinctive notes of fresh apple. Simply mix it with a neutral spirit or vodka to create a smooth, top‑shelf inspired apple liqueur, perfect for cocktails, spritzes, or enjoying over ice.
$11.50 AUD
Shamrock Whisky is smooth and mellow, with hints of vanilla and sherry. Still Spirits has captured the essence of some of the world's best spirits in bottles for you to recreate and enjoy at home. The 'Top Shelf' line of essences is beautifully packaged in 50ml bottles.
$11.50 AUD
A gin liqueur style flavouring. Refreshing with delicate citrus and herbal notes. Just add this to a neutral spirit or vodka for a taste experience inspired by a top shelf spirit.
Mixing Instructions:
Shake well and add contents to 110 g (3.9 oz) of sugar and 1.4 L (47 US fl oz) of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka. Top up to 2.25 L (76 US fl oz) with water. Stir to dissolve. Makes three 750 ml (25 US fl oz) bottles.
Ingredients: Stabiliser (E422), natural flavourings (sulphites), humectant (E1520), colour (E150a).
Allergens included: Sulphites.
$15.90 AUD
Creates a full flavoured whiskey, rich and golden. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water.
$11.50 AUD
Top Shelf Spirits was created as a line of flavourings for your homemade distilled spirit that were inspired by spirits from around the world. Each flavouring is elegantly packaged in 50 ml bottles. This recipe yields three 750ml bottles.
Caramel-flavored vodka that is rich and smooth. Delicious on ice, in a blender, or over ice cream.
Mixing Instructions
Shake well and add contents to 220 g (7.75 oz) of sugar and 2 L (68 US fl oz) of 30% ABV distilled spirit. Stir to dissolve. Makes three 750 ml (25 US fl oz) bottles. Vary sugar to taste.
Ingredients
Flavourings, stabiliser (E422), water, colour (E150a).
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