Beginner from the Midwest

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Bear-4221
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Beginner from the Midwest

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Hi Everyone, I'm here to learn distillation. Tired of the basic flavors of name brands. Would like to perfect a more robust rum with smother kick.
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Irishgnome
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Welcome Bear!

I think you will find what you're looking for here.
What is your favorite commercial brand?
Good number of rum fans here.
Read up and be safe!

Cheers
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Durhommer
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Welcome aboard from Missouri
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SassyFrass
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Hello and welcome to HD. Plenty of good info about rum here. You've found the right place.
SF
Simple Lil' Pot Still, no temp guage, no carbon, no scrubbers, nuthin' fancy. Sometimes use a thumper, sometimes don't.

Real good info for New Folks:
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Tom Kat
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Welcome,
I have only been here a couple of months and have learned a lot. I try to read up on something on here every day.
I have to say, you can find a lot of answers here by searching. Any way ask questions as needed LOL
There's no place like home
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SnowJeeper
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Welcome!

This place is a wealth of information and helpful folks. Take full advantage of both!
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SpeakEasy
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Welcome from Missouri!
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Durhommer
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SpeakEasy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:41 am Welcome from Missouri!
I like your signature line
You have two ears and one mouth for a reason....
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SpeakEasy
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Durhommer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:09 am
SpeakEasy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:41 am Welcome from Missouri!
I like your signature line
Thank you! I like yours as well.
The wise man has something to say. The fool has to say something.
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WithOrWithoutU2
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Re: Beginner from the Midwest

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Welcome. Living in the Midwest you'll have some great access to some grains and white oak. Take advantage of that as you learn how.
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