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by jman69 » Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:01 am
quick question. is distilling conditioner really needed? If yes, is there a home made alternative??
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by The Stig » Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:37 pm
Depends on what you’re running and how it’s been run.
You can replace commercial conditioners with a dollop of butter or olive oil in the boiler
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by jman69 » Sat Nov 18, 2023 2:13 pm
Ok, thanks Stig. i use a t500 making whisky. i'll give the oil a go on the next run. Thanks again.
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by bluc » Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:12 pm
Carful of choice of oil bran oil carries over. Cream works and is neutral more neutral then butter..
Why are you making whiskey in a reflux still.... :think:
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