Doomed!

[DaveB]

Get a licence from HMRC, make your own spirits...

Here's your answer: Still Spirit Making Kits, Equipment & Supplies | Wineworks.co.uk .

Not illegal to sell this equipment, just illegal to operate without a license* (unless you listen to the know-it-all homebrew retard assistant at our local homebrew shop - he'd give sas a run for his money! )

(*so I don't know why you're just emphasising selling the stuff illegally...)

Everythingy ou ever needed to know about the licensing regulations for distilling spirits.

HM Revenue & Customs

There was no mention of a lower limit so I gave them a ring on the number supplied and a very helpful chap told me the requirements apply whether you are producing 1 litre a month or 1000.


So it's back to the hills and keep a watch for the revenue men!

[hyperD]

It does seem from a Google search of homebrew sites that if you do apply for a licence for small volume home use and not resale, it will still be effectively denied by HMRC, and of course, you're on their radar.

If anyone has otherwise, let me know.

So yes, Process Engineers FTW, just set up your distillation column, keep it quiet, take off the tails and let the nectar flow. My project for 2013.

Or alternatively, freeze wine in the freezer and scoop off the alcoholic liquor. No licence required for that, although may taste a little squiffy.

[d000hg]

The freezing method sounds safer to me, though wouldn't you be better doing it with cider? Tempted to try it if the weather turns icy.