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Antz-Cooper
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Timaru Newbie

Post by Antz-Cooper »

Hi everyone I'm a total novice haven't even put my toe in the water yet to purchase a still. I know that I want to make whiskey and Rums. I'm in Timaru in the south island of New Zealand so if there's anyone close by who would like to point me in the right direction I'd more than appreciate you're help. Cheers Antz
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NZChris
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Welcome to the forum.

It's cheaper to build than to buy and you will get better quality product from a well built still than from much of the shiny stuff in your local home Brew Shop, so keep your wallet firmly closed until you have done your homework.

Cheers
Chris
BTW, the bottle opener in my shed has found it's way here from an old Timaru pub that was demolished years ago.
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Saltbush Bill
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Welcome aboard Antz.
Chris has given you some great advice there.......read and learn before jumping into buying ........there is a huge amount of cheap shit for sale out there.........often building is a much better option.
Archee72
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Re: Timaru Newbie

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Welcome to HD

You probably need a rum to warm your cockles? I was in CHCH 2 days ago 🥶. Weatherman said -4 in Timaru!!
Much warmer now back here in Sunny Queensland.

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Antz-Cooper
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I definitely miss the Queensland weather it was a bit of a shock when I moved here lol
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Re: Timaru Newbie

Post by Antz-Cooper »

Thanks for the advice guys I'll be doing my homework like you suggest Cheers
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