Hello From Oklahoma

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Fletching
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Hello From Oklahoma

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Hi,

I have been reading/researching heavily on this site for the past two years, and have been distilling quite frequently along the way. However, I just now decided to join the site.

Like most people wanting to get into the hobby, two years ago, I watched a YouTube video or two, bought me a CM still online, and made a PID controller. It didn’t lake long after ordering it to stumble upon this site, to which, I quickly realized I had made a mistake.

Nonetheless, I started with the CM still packed with copper scrubbies and ran a ton of Birdwatchers through it. The chase to get better and better at making quality product had me hooked.

My set up, as well as the wash I run through it, has changed quite a bit since then.

For neutrals, I now run a 2” CCVM with 60” of packing (Now SPP instead of copper scrubbies). I use an SCR controller instead of the PID and haven’t looked back.

For whisk(e)y, I either do a strip then spirit run in my 15.5 gallon boiler, or I add in my 15.5 gallon keg to use as a thumper. I sure have began to enjoy that thing…

Anyways, I have had a blast for the past two years, have been able to make some very drinkable stuff, and look forward to interacting with you all and learning tons more.

Thanks,
Fletching
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Re: Hello From Oklahoma

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Welcome aboard Fletch,.
No need to warn you of the pitfalls of Youtube then :thumbup:
Seems your well on your way to making some great booze.
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Re: Hello From Oklahoma

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Nice intro Fletching! Welcome yo!
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