GLYCERINE 550ml

Glycerine 550ml.

Glycerine is used to smooth and mellow spirits and add some modest body.

Why Add Glycerine to Your Spirits?

Glycerine is often used in home brewing to ‘smooth’ spirits.

What is glycerine?

Glycerine is an organic clear, odourless liquid that has a slightly sweet taste. 

It’s naturally present in most animal and vegetable fats and is commonly used in the food and beverage industry.

Why is glycerine used in distilling spirits?

Smooths and mellows.

Glycerine is used to smooth and mellow spirits and add some modest body.

If you think your distillate is a little sharp or has a bit too much of that ‘alcohol burn,’ adding a few drops of glycerine can reduce the harshness, add mellowness and improve mouthfeel.

Reduces ageing time

Glycerine is also used by homebrewers to round out the flavour and reduce the ageing time of the spirit. Let’s face it, who’s got 5 to 10 years to age whiskey in oak barrels before we taste the fruits of our labour?  

Pairs well with oak chips and essences

Oak chips are often used to add flavour to whiskey or bourbon and glycerine combines really with the oak chips and any essences used.

Adds a touch of sweetness

Glycerine can also add a hint of sweetness to the spirit but it’s important not to add too much.

Typically, 5 mls per litre gives a good result. Remember, you can always add more. If you add too much glycerine, you’ll notice it in the finished product and if the spirit is high proof it can turn soapy.

We recommend you try adding glycerine to your next brew and see what you think. It certainly takes the ‘edge’ off and rounds out the flavour.