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[newengland]

Hi. I use a Clawhammer five gallon copper pot still. I started out using the Clawhammer one gallon. I've done about 30 runs. I have only used one recipe as yet: 86% corn; 14% malted barley; champagne yeast. Water comes from stone-lined dug well. I've tried freeze stripping. I think it removes some of the flavor, so I do not do this any more. So far only single distillations. Goals are to do an all corn whiskey; a whiskey with rye in place of barley as malt; and to experiment with other ideas. I am most interested in a corn whiskey (and perhaps a rye) which closely replicates nineteenth century product. I have studied the parent site's information several times through. This is a fine forum.

[Samohon]

Welcome to HD...

Have fun and stay safe...

[Copper Tone]

Just a note if you didn't know from Kyle, the guy who produces these stills:

"Scrubbers increase the purity of the spirit as it moves up through the column. This takes the place of a thumper on a traditional pot still. They're also critically important for removing sulfur from the distillate. You'll end up with a much smoother product if you use it. These are perfectly acceptable and are what I use in my still: http://choreboyscrubbers.com/Products/U ... opper.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow You can order them online, but you should also be able to find them in grocery stores. They're made from food grade, C110 copper. Perfect for packing columns. I'm sure you can also find other similar products online."

[newengland]

Thanks. I did know about packing, but I haven't done it yet. I intend to before my next distillation.