Spirits Essence Guide

Spirits Essence Guide: Recreate Your Favorite Alcohol Spirit at Home

If you’ve ever wished you could recreate your favorite bottle shop spirits at home, you’re in luck. Using premium essences and flavorings from Still Spirits’ Top Shelf and Classic Select ranges, you can replicate the taste of your favorite alcohol beverages with ease. Here’s a guide to help you find the perfect essence match for your preferred spirit.

Sarah O’Hara Craft Distilling Collection: Your Gateway to Home Distilling

Welcome to the Sarah O’Hara Craft Distilling Collection, where the art of distilling meets the convenience of home. Our collection is tailored for those who cherish the craft of creating fine spirits. With our expertly curated spirit recipe kits you can now master the flavors of legendary spirits like Canadian Club Whisky, Johnny Walker Blue Label, Jack Daniel’s, Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon, Spiced Rum Captain Morgan, Jim Beam Bourbon, Tennessee Bourbon, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, and Kentucky Signature Bourbon. Each kit reflects the rich tradition and craftsmanship that define these iconic spirits.

Spirit Recipe Kits
Spirit Kits
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BRANDY
Apricot Brandy   Top Shelf Apricot Brandy
CalvadosTop Shelf Apple Brandy
Cherry Brandy              Top Shelf Cherry Brandy
De KuyperTop Shelf Apricot Brandy
De KuyperTop Shelf Cherry Brandy
Grand MarnierTop Shelf Grande Paris
Hennessey CognacClassic Brandy
MartineauTop Shelf French Brandy
Napoleon BrandyClassic VSOP Brandy
Orange BrandyTop Shelf Orange Brandy
Remy MartinTop Shelf Napoleon Brandy
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GIN
Bombay Sapphire GinClassic Blue Jewel Gin
Gordon’s Dry GinClassic Gin
Beefeater GinTop Shelf Dry Gin
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RUM
Appleton’s Rum              Top Shelf Jamaican Gold Rum
BacardiClassic White Rum
BacardiTop Shelf White Rum
Black Heart Navy RumTop Shelf Dark Rum
Bundaberg RumClassic Queensland Gold Rum
Bundaberg RumClassic Queensland Gold Rum
Bundaberg RumTop Shelf Aussie Gold Rum
Bundaberg Red RumTop Shelf Aussie Red Rum
Captain Morgan’s Dark RumClassic Dark Jamaican Rum
Captain Morgan’s Spiced Gold RumClassic Spiced Gold Rum
Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum        Top Shelf Spiced Rum
Coruba DarkTop Shelf Jamaican Dark Rum
Lamb’s Navy RumClassic Navy Dark Rum
Lamb’s Navy Rum (lighter style)Classic Calypso Dark Rum
Malibu Icon Coconut Rum Top Up Liqueur Kit 
MalibuTop Shelf Coconut Rum
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TEQUILA
Jose Cuervo Silver Silver  Top Shelf Silver Tequila
Pepe LopezTop Shelf Tequila
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VODKA
Absolute Citrus Vodka   Top Shelf Citrus Vodka
LovokaTop Shelf Caramel Vodka
Smirnoff or 42 BelowTop Shelf Vodka
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AMERICAN WHISKEY & BOURBON
Canadian ClubTop Shelf Rye Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s           Classic Tennessee Bourbon
Jack Daniel’sTop Shelf Bourbon
Jim BeamClassic American Bourbon
Jim BeamTop Shelf Kentucky Bourbon
Jim BeamTop Shelf Tennessee Whiskey
Jim Beam Cherry BourbonTop Shelf Cherry Bourbon
Wild Turkey Honey BourbonTop Shelf Honey Bourbon
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SCOTCH & IRISH WHISKEY
Bell’s Scotch Whisky or Laphroaig    Classic Finest Reserve Whiskey
Bushmills Irish WhiskeyTop Shelf Irish Whiskey
GlenmorangieTop Shelf Smokey Malt Whiskey
Glenmorangie Single Malt       Classic Single Malt Whiskey
J&B Rare Blended Whisky or Teachers Classic Whiskey
Scotch WhiskyTop Shelf Scotch Whisky
Scotch WhiskyTop Shelf Single Malt Scotch
Tullamore Dew Classic Irish Whiskey
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GENERAL LIQUEURS
Amaretto     Top Shelf Amaretto
ChambordIcon Black Raspberry Royale Top Up Liqueur Kit
DisaronnoTop Shelf Amaretto
FrangelicoTop Shelf Hazelnut
MacadamiaTop Shelf Macadamia Nut
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ANISE LIQUEURS
Absinthe            Top Shelf Absinthe
GallianoTop Shelf Italiano
MetaxaTop Shelf Ouzo
Opal NeroTop Shelf Black Sambuca
RicardTop Shelf Pastis
White SambucaTop Shelf White Sambuca
Red SambucaTop Shelf Red Sambuca
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CARAMEL, BUTTERSCOTCH AND VANILLA
Advocaat           Top Shelf Advocaat
Butterscotch CreamTop Shelf Butterscotch Cream
Butterscotch SchnappsTop Shelf Butterscotch Schnapps
Caramel Vanilla CreamTop Shelf Caranilla Cream
De KuyperIcon Butterscotch Schnapps Top Up Liqueur Kit
LovokaTop Shelf Caramel Vodka
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CHOCOLATE LIQUEURS
Chocolate Almond         Top Shelf Swiss Chocolate Almond
ChocolateTop Shelf Chocolate Cream
Cream Crème de CacaoTop Shelf Crème de Cacao
Royal Mint Chocolate LiqueurTop Shelf Chocolate Mint
Vandermint Chocolate MintTop Shelf Chocolate Mint
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COFFEE LIQUEURS
Cappuccino        Top Shelf Cappuccino
KahluaTop Shelf Cafelua
KahluaIcon Cafelua Top Up Liqueur Kit
Tia MariaTop Shelf Coffee Maria
Tia MariaIcon Coffee Maria Top Up Liqueur Kit
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FRUIT LIQUEURS
AmarulaTop Shelf Marula
Apple SchnappsTop Shelf Apple Schnapps
Archer’s Peach SchnappsTop Shelf Peach Schnapps
Banana SchnappsTop Shelf Banana Schnapps
Blackberry SchnappsTop Shelf Blackberry Schnapps
Blue CuracaoTop Shelf Blue Curacao
CointreauTop Shelf Triple Sec
Feijoa SchnappsTop Shelf Feijoa Schnapps
Mango LiqueurTop Shelf Mango Liqueur
MidoriTop Shelf Melon Liqueur
Pear SchnappsTop Shelf Pear Schnapps
Pina ColadaTop Shelf Pina Colada Cream
Pineapple Schnapps   Top Shelf Pineapple Schnapps
StrawberryTop Shelf Strawberry Schnapps
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HERBAL LIQUEURS
Bénédictine          Top Shelf Dictine
BénédictineTop Shelf Reverendine
DrambuieTop Shelf Scotch Heather
DrambuieTop Shelf Skyebuie
FireballTop Shelf Cinnamon Whiskey
JägermeisterTop Shelf Herbal Liqueur
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IRISH CREAM
Bailey’s Irish CreamIcon Irish Cream Top Up Liqueur Kit
Bailey’s Irish CreamTop Shelf Irish Cream
Bailey’s Irish Mint CreamTop Shelf Irish Mint Cream
Bailey’s Orange Truffle Irish CreamTop Shelf Orange Truffle Irish Cream
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OTHER
Ambrosia              Top Shelf Ambrosia Cream
Candy ShotsTop Shelf Candy Shots
Crème de Menthe or Get 27Top Shelf Creme de Menthe
Hot CinnamonTop Shelf Hot Cinnamon Schnapps
Parfait AmourTop Shelf Parfait Amour
Pimm’s No.1Top Shelf Summer Cup No.1
Port WineTop Shelf Ruby Port
Southern ComfortIcon Southern Smooth Top Up Liqueur Kit
VermouthTop Shelf Dry Vermouth