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AlWorms
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Hello from NZ

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Hello,

I'm Allan, from New Zealand.

I've made a modular CCVM keg still. It's got a 1 metre copper column, 2400W element with a power controller and a stainless shotgun condenser.

I'm only getting started - recently made a turbo sugar wash as a first run, then just done a stripping run today of a molasses rum wash, then started generation 2 fermenting today.

Originally thought I'd get into all grain whiskeys... I drink a fair bit of Jim Beam... but also have quite a collection of Scotch Whiskeys - mostly Islay for the burnt dirt taste I love :lol:

I'm quite liking the Rum process so far though - already started a dunder-pit :egeek:

Thanks!

Allan.
Vikthevet

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Welcome to the HD Alan. I am sure the molasses rum would taste superb.
Best wishes.
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Yummyrum
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Welcome in Allan. Bourbon , Scotch and ... Rum . :ebiggrin:

You sound like you like it all ... like me :D
Maybe its a Kiwi thing . :wave:
AlWorms
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Yummyrum wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:49 am You sound like you like it all ... like me :D
:wave:

I also like Ouzo, Absinthe and Pastis :ebiggrin:
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Welcome to the forum.
AlWorms wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:27 am I also like Ouzo, Absinthe and Pastis :ebiggrin:
We can grow all of the botanicals here.
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NZChris wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:31 pm We can grow all of the botanicals here.
That sounds like to much work for me at the moment... but give me time to build up enough obsession, and I'll be away :lol:
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