June 23, 20179 yr JD isn't a proper whiskey you peasants. Try something like Highland Park single malt.
June 25, 20179 yr Author JD isn't a proper whiskey you peasants. Try something like Highland Park single malt. Not a bad drop. Would like to try the 18 but not paying £100 for the privilege. Technically, it's a Tennessee Whiskey but would not be incorrect to call it a bourbon. Both of which are whisk(e)ys Edited December 12, 20178 yr by madthatter
June 26, 20179 yr Author Some good deals about. Waitrose you can get Bunnahabhain 12 for £28 - might see if they have any left later, one of my faves (£40+ in most places) Also, can pick up Bulleit and Woodford resrve for £45 - steal! Sainsburys doing JD single barrel at £35 too and Bushmills 10 at £27.50 Edited June 26, 20179 yr by madthatter
July 12, 20179 yr Author Johnnie Walker Green Label at ASDA for £30. Not an amazing malt (blend) but good at that price.
December 11, 20178 yr Author For anyone that's interested, some cracking deals about. Asda is about as good as you'll get and they have a fairly decent choice in the bigger shops. Bowmore 12, Highland Park 12 and Old Pulteney 12 Laphroaig 10 all £25 or under. Talisker 10 £30. Master of Malt also have some decent festive deals going.
May 25, 20188 yr Good deals around at the moment if you like your Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack at Morrisons at £26 and Tesco at £24 Also picked up a JD Master Distillers Series at Tesco - can't remember what I paid for it but it was £25 or less
May 25, 20188 yr Tempted to have a crack at home distilling. May have to dust off the gas torch and get a still made.
May 26, 20188 yr Tempted to have a crack at home distilling. May have to dust off the gas torch and get a still made. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/4L-Water-Distiller-Purifier-750W-Stainless-Steel-With-Glass-Jar-Medical-Lab-220V-/323267852250
May 26, 20188 yr https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/4L-Water-Distiller-Purifier-750W-Stainless-Steel-With-Glass-Jar-Medical-Lab-220V-/323267852250 Probably be more like this... https://www.google.com/amp/www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Keg-Still-Pot-still-design/%3Famp_page%3Dtrue?source=images
May 26, 20188 yr Author Good deals around at the moment if you like your Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack at Morrisons at £26 and Tesco at £24 Also picked up a JD Master Distillers Series at Tesco - can't remember what I paid for it but it was £25 or less Good shouts! Those MD bottles are good value for under £25 - great with a bbq! Been stocking up on Ardbegs and Springbanks of late so no spare cash to take advantage. Might have to drop some Father's day hints . . .
May 26, 20188 yr Author Probably be more like this... https://www.google.com/amp/www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Keg-Still-Pot-still-design/%3Famp_page%3Dtrue?source=images I'd like to have a go at that - my folks used to do it (well, beer) Reckon I'd get impatient though as what I'd make is guaranteed to taste like a mix of paint thinner and glue
May 26, 20188 yr I'd like to have a go at that - my folks used to do it (well, beer) Reckon I'd get impatient though as what I'd make is guaranteed to taste like a mix of paint thinner and glue Fairly comprehensive site if you want a browse, it's a bit of a rabbit hole! www.homedistiller.org/forum/ Edited May 26, 20188 yr by Boo
May 26, 20188 yr I'll have to introduce you to a mate, it's one of his life ambitions to operate a still and/or have an orchard type source for this of his own. After making contacts he actually went on a holiday around eastern Europe and the Balkans doing research on distilling - going out into the sticks with the locals whilst they did it. You could pool your resources and blow yourselves up or go blind (or both) together . Edited May 26, 20188 yr by Youri McAnespie
May 26, 20188 yr This is how to avoid killing yourself with your spirit.... https://www.stilldragon.org/discussion/50/kiwi-s-guide-to-cuts Regarding explosions, it's normally vapour leaking on to the flame or blockages. I might use lekky instead. Edited May 26, 20188 yr by Boo
May 26, 20188 yr Author I'll have to introduce you to a mate, it's one of his life ambitions to operate a still and/or have an orchard type source for this of his own. After making contacts he actually went on a holiday around eastern Europe and the Balkans doing research on distilling - going out into the sticks with the locals whilst they did it. You could pool your resources and blow yourselves up or go blind (or both) together . And that's why whisky is made by jolly owd Picts in the open countryside while they all dance round a bunch of barley sticks . . . Or not Would love to run a still myself but given i almost blinded myself and two mates back in my uni days with sulphuric acid whilst doing a titration I now realise I'm too heavy handed for such delicate instrumentation Edited May 26, 20188 yr by madthatter
May 27, 20188 yr I sHall be visiting spey side in august. Might just take in the odd distillery. Get your orders in.
May 27, 20188 yr Author I sHall be visiting spey side in august. Might just take in the odd distillery. Get your orders in. Don't tease me . . . I'd love to visit the Benromach distillery, right up on the north coast (almost). They are relatively small but make top notch whisky and do things the traditional way and, most importantly, aren't rip off merchants! A case of the 10/100 proof or the 15 should do it. Ta
May 27, 20188 yr I'd like to have a go at that - my folks used to do it (well, beer) Reckon I'd get impatient though as what I'd make is guaranteed to taste like a mix of paint thinner and glue Well, instead of the beer keg,I've come across a 18 litre burco tea urn for a tenner, but I need to adapt the thermostat first to give more controlled heat. I've got the associated plumbing and made a liebig condenser which is the same as the pic on the link. Just need to get the copper column attached to the stainless lid. A friend is providing the mash/wash side of things so hopefully in a few weeks I should have some hooch on the go.
May 28, 20188 yr Author Well, instead of the beer keg,I've come across a 18 litre burco tea urn for a tenner, but I need to adapt the thermostat first to give more controlled heat. I've got the associated plumbing and made a liebig condenser which is the same as the pic on the link. Just need to get the copper column attached to the stainless lid. A friend is providing the mash/wash side of things so hopefully in a few weeks I should have some hooch on the go. Excellent stuff! What are you (your mate) using for the mash and are you gonna stick it in wood after or just go full on white dog in jam jars stacked in the shed? Always wondered how they separate the hearts from the feints. I mean they must have a way of testing it nowadays but back in the day . . . Edited May 28, 20188 yr by madthatter
May 28, 20188 yr Excellent stuff! What are you (your mate) using for the mash and are you gonna stick it in wood after or just go full on white dog in jam jars stacked in the shed? Always wondered how they separate the hearts from the feints. I mean they must have a way of testing it nowadays but back in the day . . . Will start with a basic sugar wash which should give a base vodka type of spirit which can be then blended into the next washes. The feints can be identified normally by the smell so I would need to do lots of cuts through the run ie swapping the jars out. Heads generally smell of pear drops, the feints and tails smell of wet dogs. So, it's the tried and tested backwoods way. Just going to try and get the basics right then kick on to some nice aged whisky.
May 28, 20188 yr Author Will start with a basic sugar wash which should give a base vodka type of spirit which can be then blended into the next washes. The feints can be identified normally by the smell so I would need to do lots of cuts through the run ie swapping the jars out. Heads generally smell of pear drops, the feints and tails smell of wet dogs. So, it's the tried and tested backwoods way. Just going to try and get the basics right then kick on to some nice aged whisky. I quite like a bit of wet dog smell in some whiskys Sounds like good fun - I'm jealous!
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