Hi, I have been thinking about having a still for as long as I remember.... well, at least 23 years, which is roughly when I first started drinking... Last night I said to my wife that I should start a new hobby, and she said "What do you want to do?, just do something you are passionate about" and I realised that now is my time to get into this...
So basically all of the research I have done shows me that I am in the right place in the world to do this, In Auckland (my former home town) you were very limited in what you could legally have, but as far as I can tell I am can make as much as I want in melbourne but I am not allowed to sell it. Correct me if I am wrong... Not that I am intending to make twelve million litres, but I would like to make it in batches..
My ultimate aim is to make some great single malt or blended scotches... But I would also like to invent something new a drink that will blow peoples minds..
I dont have any experience in distilling at all, but I have been doing a lot of cooking, mostly of little special things.... I have made some awesome Pate, Chilli & Capsicum Jelly, Capsicum sauces, I make some mean dipps .... You know, drinking related stuff.... I would make cheese if it didnt look like so much work too :)