First Potato Vodka

[hawkwing]

I tried Chase potato vodka and to me it tastes a whole lot better than other vodkas including Grey Goose that so many rave about. Smooth and creamy I really like Chase. So I decided to try making it. I cooked 30lbs potatoes, mashed them and added alpha and gluco amylase to convert the starches. I used Redstar bakers yeast.

I distilled in my air still with the power turned down.

I tried to cheat and leave the skins on but they are way to dominant a flavor in the distillate. After all the cuts I didn't even have one bottle. Next time I'll peel them. But that creamy taste is there. It really is better tasting. I will have to try and grow the potatoes that Chase grows if I can get them. Apparently they get 7-15% alcohol.