A not a ton of technical detail, but an interesting read:
https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styl ... oke-rocks/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
Ardbeg Production Process
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Re: Ardbeg Production Process
Thank you for that SMY
The taste descriptions are particularly interesting - Just as I find those "peaty" malts and the talk of "reflux" within the columns. The fact that Glenmorangie run 18' columns and most of the "Opposition" stop at 10'.
The taste descriptions are particularly interesting - Just as I find those "peaty" malts and the talk of "reflux" within the columns. The fact that Glenmorangie run 18' columns and most of the "Opposition" stop at 10'.
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Re: Ardbeg Production Process
So they are getting reflux out of a pot still, and some are incorporating a purifier (reflux condenser??) to the pot??
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Re: Ardbeg Production Process
The purifier is a small thumper with return line to the boiler.
Not only Ardbeg uses reflux. Here you can see pictures:
http://whiskyscience.blogspot.de/2015/0 ... tions.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
Some even use water cooled columns.
Not only Ardbeg uses reflux. Here you can see pictures:
http://whiskyscience.blogspot.de/2015/0 ... tions.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
Some even use water cooled columns.
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Thanks for that link der wo - it's got me thinking about some mods for my pot
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Re: Ardbeg Production Process
I can't believe that they consider 55 hours to be a long ferment. I mean, I understand why they do it. But that's gotta be some yeasty, partly sugary wash they're running.
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Re: Ardbeg Production Process
I have found other numbers from Ardbeg. Length of fermentation is 66.5h or 96h (weekend). But yes, I also wonder always reading such numbers. They use much yeast and perhaps the fermentation is very warm because of the large fermenters.
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Re: Ardbeg Production Process
And that's it. Almost none of the Scottish whisky makers use cooled fermenters. They simply can't ferment for a longer time.der wo wrote:perhaps the fermentation is very warm because of the large fermenters.
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Re: Ardbeg Production Process
Nevertheless, a FG number of a Malt Whisky distillery would be very interesting...
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