G'day guys,
Complete noob here looking at building my first still.
My aim is flavoured spirits - whiskey, bourbons, rum etc., however I'm wondering if I need to start with neutral spirits first - is that easier for a beginner?
If so, I'll need some sort of hybrid still, that can run in reflux but also as a proper pot still.
My first question is - am I better off just building a straight pot still, or building a Boka/VM/CCVM style reflux still that can run in pot still mode? Is there any disadvantage in using a reflux still without padding over against a straight pot still?
I like the look of a CCVM as it's basically a pot still that you can add a reflux condenser into if you want to, but I'd be interested in people's thoughts.
Second question - is there any disadvantage in using stainless pipe for everything, rather than copper? I've noticed some bought stills (e.g. T500) have a stainless column, but very few of the DIY ones do.
Best hybrid still
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