lighter fluid

sherriff Buffoerd pusser · Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:59 pm

I am running an internal reflux and was wondering if i could use some cinnamon sticks and vinalla beans in my colomn between packing for some flavor. what im getting now just undrinkable. need some type of flavor to smooth it out.

Rocky_Creek · Post by **Rocky_Creek** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:16 pm

Look to your wash.

pothead · Post by **pothead** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:00 pm

use the fruit syrup method (like tater does),or
age it with a couple pepercorns and a little pure maple syrupfor a few weeks,or
Make some 100proof kaluah,or
soak some lemon and lime peels in it(without the pith) add some sugar.

There are PLENTY of things you can do to flavor your product.

What are you using for your wash?

sherriff Buffoerd pusser · Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:19 pm

Ive just done three runs 1 was a failed pair wine other was sweet feed last was a sugar but all taste obout the same. I made some white oak charcoal and steamed it soaking all in the charcoal now. also ran it through water filter.

markx · Post by **markx** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:34 am

Looks like you have to improve your still or distilling technique.....create more reflux, taller column, lower takeoff rate etc. Maybe go for the valved reflux design as it is tried and true when aiming for more neutral spirits.

junkyard dawg · Post by **junkyard dawg** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:18 am

I wouldn't expect any of those to taste good. Sugar washes have a funny funk to them most of the time and the failed wine...'nough said. Sweet feed is really sketchy too. You may be able to clean up what you have, but making a good mash to begin with is where your gonna get good distillate.

pothead · Post by **pothead** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:19 am

I have made some pretty tastey stuff with sweet feed.
Pear wine should have turned out ok too.

Post by **golden pond** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:42 am

Like Dawg said, your liquor is made in the mash barrel not the still