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Mmdistill
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New and Ready to Learn

Post by Mmdistill »

I’m new to the hobby and want to learn a lot. I ran my first run just the other day and definitely have things to improve upon obviously.

From still set up to equipment, already making the adjustment. But I did end with an eight 16 ounce bottles of 64-80 proof. So as you can see the help is needed making better cuts and blends, which is what brought me here.

Also I plan to make another post but in meantime, if I am looking to age, how do you know how many much wood to add and what if I want if I wanted to save a bottle for 18 years?
SW_Shiner
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Re: New and Ready to Learn

Post by SW_Shiner »

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your first success, and here's to many more.
Questions are better asked in the relevant sections, there are lots of great threads on oak, and alternatives, in the Flavoring and Aging section, but as a start. Many people use store bought "dominoes" for aging, i cant remeber exact dimensions, but many people make their own out of oak planks or old oak barrel staves. 1 per litre of spirit is common and is what i use.
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BlackStrap
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Re: New and Ready to Learn

Post by BlackStrap »

Hey there Mmdistill

Glad to have you join us.
+1 on what SW_Shiner stated...

Be safe and have fun!
Black Strap
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