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Pure,
Food Grade,
Ethanol.

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Culinary Solvent is pure, food grade ethanol shipped direct from Maine.

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Cannabis Tinctures & Extracts

Pure, food grade alcohol from Culinary Solvent makes quality extracts and tinctures a snap. Skip ahead to our "How to Make THC Tincture" recipe or view our guide to working with cannabis and alcohol.

All About Cannabis Tinctures & Extracts with Alcohol

Naturally Sustainable

Distilled in Maine from 100% corn. USDA Certified Organic recipe and process by MOFGA.org

Zero Additives

Culinary Solvent is pure, food grade, ethyl alcohol. Contains zero additives.

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Perfume Recipes

Compared to SD40b, say "goodbye" to perfumer's alcohol with toxic additives. Culinary Solvent offers pure ethyl alcohol that's safe for skin and body, both inside and out. Explore our Perfumer's Alcohol guide to discover more reasons why Culinary Solvent is simply 'perfect for perfumers'.

Perfumers Alcohol Buying Guide
Made by real people
Meet Scott & Jessica

It all began with a college business plan to turn Maine potatoes into super-premium vodka.  We met in 2002 while pursuing engineering degrees in upstate NY.  In 2006 we moved back to Maine and got married at the family camp on Grand Lake in Aroostook County.  Together we own and operate the Northern Maine Distilling Company in Brewer, ME.

Alcohol for Cooking

A Chef's Guide

Culinary Solvent is "what your kitchen is missing". Learn more about how food grade alcohol unlocks advanced baking techniques and flavor profiles.

Chef's Guide to Alcohol for Cooking
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