I have read two books on distilling and what seems to be referred to as the "parent site" and have not actually distilled anything yet. The only thing that is holding me back from ordering my high volume gin still from Brewhaus is whether I can get to the point of creating a product that I am actually happy with... I am a bit of a late bloomer when it comes to alcohol but quickly became a connoisseur. I did not start drinking until I was 24 (something about law school caused me to seek it out). At first, it was wine. It did not take long before the smell of anything less than a $40 bottle was revolting to my palate. When I switched over to whiskey, it wasn't long before I did not see the purpose of drinking anything less good than Blanton's.
So, the question remains. Can a home distiller get to the point of creating a product that rivals some of the best on the market? Obviously, "good" is a relative term. Some people think Jack Daniels is really good.
Call me what you want...but I don't see the purpose of engaging in something unless I can do it at a very high level.