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The Archive holds all our stories. These how-tos, recipes and experiments are all collected and organised for easy reference. From the basic introductory principles, to instructions and blend recipes, to the deep-dives into specialist areas with guest teachers.

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Make it: Quick limoncello

Limoncello is a quick and easy aromatic treat that can be made with any clear…

Make it: Quince Dubonnet

Remember Dubonnet on ice? Although it has an old fashioned reputation, the taste, colour and…

Make it: Spring citrus blossom gin

As we mention in our Gin Immersion Course, one of the best things about making…

Press Clippings: Avena Summer 2022 Understanding Ethanol

A discussion on the uses of ethanol and why you should learn to make it…

Make it: Orange liqueur

Making an orange liqueur is easy and rewarding—especially if you already distil the main ingredient…

Press Clippings: Avena Spring 2022 on Hydrosol

An in-depth discussion of what is hydrosol, by Jill Mulvaney. Courtesy of Avena Spring issue…

There are no essential oils in plants. Wait, what?

Yes, you read that correctly, there are no essential oils in plants. That's because essential…

What is hydrosol?

Let's take a closer look at the hydrosol. Any aspiring chemists out there will love…

How to taste a botanical

We often start off workshops and individual distillations by tasting the botanicals we’re using. Why?…

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