My distillate smells of methylated spirits, what should I do? Nat January 13, 2023 09:28 Updated Follow If your distillate smells like methylated spirits or nail polish after distillation, Dilute it down to 30-40% Distil again ensuring to re discard foreshots Use the EZ Filter or Filter Pro to polish the spirit removing any residual aroma Related articles Will I make methanol when I distil? How to Distil a Neutral Spirit Can I use the Turbo 500 to distil fruit brandies, whiskeys and rum? How much water will I use when distilling? What are the things that most influence the quality I can achieve?