learning and reading

[O30311]

Hello,
Since a while I am reading and learning about home distillation and special interest for palinka.
Last week I finally managed to produce the first time out of my new pot distiller some alma palinka and am now considering to add some pieces of apple in it as I was told this improves the flavour. Is there any information available on this? Anybody some experience o advise?
Thanks

[moosemilk]

Fantastic thread on Palinka

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 38&t=48526

[O30311]

Good morning,
I know that thread and it is my favourite to follow as I double check there all the information I receive from my hungarian family...but unfortunately I find nowhere something about adding pieces of fruit afterwards

[moosemilk]

Try looking through here:

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=4

And possibly here:

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=58

[O30311]

More homework...more reading...more learning
Thanks for the links as there is so much out there that a good guide is always welcome

[moosemilk]

I know those sections have a bit about adding fruits in macerations and such, a variety of different ways, just a matter to find what works for your situation.

I made apple brandy and to cut it to drinking strength I used apple juice for flavor instead of distilled water.

[O30311]

Trying to make it as pure as possible as it is a sentimental issue my distillation.
My daughter Alma ( = apple ) was born in 2014, so I want to have almapalinka from the apples of my garden of the year 2014 and keep it for those super special occasions . So far all went fine but before adding some pieces of the apples I kept in the palinka I want to double check everything ...as I do not want to loose these few bottles.