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by Studdha
Sat Jan 05, 2019 2:34 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: T500 issues
Replies: 4
Views: 922

Re: T500 issues

Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll have look at sludge etc and the Tried and Tested.
by Studdha
Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: Novice Distillers
Topic: T500 issues
Replies: 4
Views: 922

T500 issues

Hi all, Very sorry if this has been covered before. I use the T500 still with the classic 8 yeast producing around 4800ml of 94%. I have very inconsistent results. I've been trying to identify hearts for my barrelled spiced rum which has worked reasonably well. My questions are- can I redistill the ...
by Studdha
Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: Rum
Topic: Barrled Rum Filtration
Replies: 6
Views: 1262

Re: Barrled Rum Filtration

Thanks folks. great advice. I'm only new and learning. Yes, using classic 8 yeast, 8 bags of granulated white sugar, t500. Once I have best cuts of 7 litres mix with mineral water to make 10litres. Added 3 bottles of top shelf spiced rum and 2 sachets of Dark Jamaican Rum. Left in barrel for 3 months.
by Studdha
Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:34 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: Barrled Rum Filtration
Replies: 6
Views: 1262

Re: Barrled Rum Filtration

Thanks, just thought it would be smoother, but point made. :D
by Studdha
Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:13 am
Forum: Rum
Topic: Barrled Rum Filtration
Replies: 6
Views: 1262

Barrled Rum Filtration

Hi all,

Have 10 litres of 65% ABV Top Shelf rum distilled in the T500 and matured in an oak barrel for 3 months.

if i water down and reduce to 50% abv, do you think I will harm the flavour if I filter through the EZ charcoal filter system? It tastes absolutely fantastic at present.

Thanks

Stu
by Studdha
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:06 am
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: First Post
Replies: 2
Views: 522

First Post

Stu,
T500 newbie.
Looking forward to getting great advice from you all.