Can you use normal yeast in home brew spirits?

Using normal baking yeast in homebrew spirits is generally not recommended, as it may not tolerate the high alcohol levels that are typical in spirits production. Baking yeast is optimized for bread-making and typically has a lower alcohol tolerance and different flavor profiles compared to specialized brewing yeast. For better results, it's advisable to use yeast strains specifically designed for fermentation of high-alcohol beverages, such as distiller's yeast or wine yeast.