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Store flavouring VODKA?

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:00 pm
by ErnieV
Hi People.

I have had a bit of a disaster with my boka, well sort of. It doesn't really work in pot still mode, it strips the flavours out. But obviously it's not a complete disaster because I've made some good spirit.

So with that in mind, I went to my local brew shop, who among beer kits and wine kits, sells stills and essences.

So I got myself an irish whiskey, a Gin for my mate and a Bacardi type white rum to try.

However, on the shelf, I noticed a VODKA essence. What's all that about?

Re: Store flavouring VODKA?

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:47 pm
by frozenthunderbolt
ErnieV wrote:However, on the shelf, I noticed a VODKA essence. What's all that about?
This my friend is what is commonly reffered to as "a scam" :mrgreen: prolly mostly glycerine with a hint of some grain flavour (perhaps) Most essences are a bust at the best of times, this one just takes it to a whole new level!

Re: Store flavouring VODKA?

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:45 am
by Devonhomebrew
they have a citrus vodka which can be easily made with lemon peel marinaded in any sugar wash spirit then redistilled again almost like a gin just without the juniper