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Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:49 pm
by bluc
spoonjab wrote:
bluc wrote:After 2 years :scared-eek: i struggle for 6 months :laughing-rolling:

Most of my stash i drink is all over 2yrs old now. I have rum 4.5yrs old.
I used to think 6 months age was awesome. Once you break through the 2 yr mark you will notice a difference

:mrgreen: :romance-kisscheek:

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:50 pm
by ThePaterPiper
I did 8kgs in total, 60% medium, 40% heavy. The result being a wonderfully peaty if not a little bitey (i think we included some late heads) spirit in October. It has since settled down and is quite smooth and the peate smoke has reduced a little, but still the most predominant flavour. We are going to have to be very strong willed to let this age long enough though. It is good enough to drink! lol

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:55 pm
by bluc
:text-+1: is what i reakon. Mine is like made yesterday but oh soooo delicious..

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:00 pm
by ThePaterPiper
I have to take a leaf out of your book Bluc, and do a heap of mashes within short time. That way we can get to some serious ageing with small quantities of oak per litre. (no barrels yet)

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 2:42 pm
by bluc
Sounds like a plan. I may not get anymore mashs in before chrissy :crying-blue:

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:59 pm
by ThePaterPiper
I know I won't :crying-blue: My mate is working on the new snowy hydro and is away for 3 months or so, only coming back a few times. I suppose he will want to see his family and stuff, selfish bastard!! :roll:

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:02 pm
by bluc
:laughing-rolling: :D

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:29 am
by bluc
Lot 4 Steady at 1.012. Stripping now :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Sg 1.069 fg 1.012 7.35 abv

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:16 am
by EziTasting
bluc wrote:Lot 4 Steady at 1.012. Stripping now :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Sg 1.069 fg 1.012 7.35 abv



Noice!

I need more Hydors! with 5, 6, 7 or 8 FVs between 2 houses we're gonna have to keep shifting the single one we have back&forth! ~x( Best travelled hydro in history... ;-)



PS: not all FVs are on the go at the same time! Unfortunately... but we're getting better and better at making AGs so it'll be just a matter of time before we will need more.... :dance:

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:04 pm
by bluc
Wondering about yeasts. I used safspirit malt, and it is really fruity(very early days I know) does this fruityness fade or is there a yeast that doesnt produce such a fruitty whiskey?
I know nothing about whiskey but cant remember whiskey/scotch tasting like fruit.. I always thought it just all tasted a like bourbon/whiskey/ un peated scotch.. :think:

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:09 pm
by EziTasting
Interesting question. I don’t recall many Whiskies with a fruity smell but I always thought that Oakland NF would quite those notes...

We ran an AG that used a Bavarian yeast, the sort smelled strongly of Bananas and I was looking forward to the end product, but the Banana has subsided massively! Very disappointed...

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:24 pm
by Sam.
Speyside whisky from Scotland have many fruit notes.

Oak will bring out more as well :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:06 pm
by bluc
I only kept smidge over 2l @65% from last lot so even though it was highest sg and best effeciency it finished a bit high @ 1.012 so it wasnt my best yield. Was the highest abv though which is good. Will definately look at a finishing yeast. All grain is lots fun and look forward to lots more to come.. :D

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:07 pm
by EziTasting
:handgestures-thumbupleft: haha pity you can’t upload a sample so we could taste and smell it!

What? I don’t mind looking silly liking and sniffing my screen! :teasing-neener: :teasing-tease:

As long as it tastes good!! :snooty:

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:17 pm
by bluc
Lol

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:23 pm
by bluc
Have you run yours yet ezi? How did you go?

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:53 pm
by EziTasting
SHMBO has other plans for me right now :naughty:

Had hoped to run them last weekend, but apparently there were more pressing things that needs my attention! :?

Won’t have time this weekend, praying hard to get a chance next weekend! But apparently there some major event in that weekends as well so I may be plum outa luck!! :angry-banghead:

Perhaps I can do something in the break!?!? :pray:

Have 2 to run, last FV has Rye meal in it!

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:11 pm
by bluc
How did you go sparging the rye mash?

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:34 pm
by EziTasting
bluc wrote:How did you go sparging the rye mash?


Hehe, once I got on my knees and gave it a good blow it seemed to work just fine... :D

Re: whisky all grain

PostPosted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:43 pm
by bluc
I have drum rum wash waiting for me other stuff keeps piling up dang christmas.. :laughing-rolling: