Hello everyone!

[dat480]

Hey everybody, glad to find this site. I've been distilling for about a year, mostly sugar wash vodka, but started corn whiskey as well. I got into the hobby by accident. I had a customer who made an Uzo, he shared it with me one morning when I was doing a service call at his house. I was blown away that you could actually make your own liquor. I didn't think much of it, but a couple years later, I asked him for info on his system. He's an older guy and only dabbled into distilling, so he gave me his entire setup in exchange for a water treatment service call. Couldn't pass it up. I have to say, that I've had several hobbies, dirt bikes, guns, music, but distilling is definitely turning into a passion. Along with golf, distilling is the best way I've found to spend several hours of my day! I'm looking forward to honing my skills, as I intend to make rye whiskey for my sons upcoming wedding next year. Once again, it's good to be here and can't wait to keep learning!

Dan

[sadie33]

Hello and welcome! this is an awesome hobby. I am brand new. I got my first still for Christmas. (5 gal pot still). I have to say it's a little addicting and I'm not even drinking it yet!! Everything is either aging or fermenting.

[dat480]

Yep, very addicting hobby! My wife enjoys vodka, so do some of my friends. It's fun to make something people enjoy! I have an 8 gallon reflux still with a pot still attachment. Plan on going with a 26 gallon in the future for larger batches. I have a corn whiskey aging now, not sure how it will turn out in the end.

[Wildcats]

Welcome aboard man. Check out the Tried and True. You find plenty of Rye recipes in there. Have fun and stay safe.

[Hoosier Shine9]

Welcome to the group.

I keep thinking about going to 26 gallon boiler, have a 15.5 gallon Keg as my boiler now.
I put about 12 to 13 gallons in the boiler now.
It takes me about 4.5 hours from power on @ 70*f to power off.
that tells me it will probably take close to 8 hours for the larger boiler. If i put 22-23 gallons in at the same temp.
I am finding it hard to get the 4-5 hours to make a run now.

[Bradster68]

Welcome to the club