Hi from db73

[db73]

Hi all,

Looking forward to the hours of research (already started) to learn more about my new hobby.

A little about my self, I'm from the northside of Brissy and have a back ground in homebrewing beer (all grain)

It's funny i have already recognised some members here from another forum

I will shortly be looking at building my own rig. Just a very simple pot still for now.

I'm not so interested in just putting flavouring in alcohol to make whatever. I had some friends that used to distill and never really liked what they produced. Actually after a bit of a session on it i would get heart palpitations.

I like the idea of an all grain mash/wash that captures flavours in the end product. I have already found what looks to be a simple vodka recipe. I would then like to progress to making rum from molasses.

Anyway hope to see you all around here soon

db

[Zak Griffin]

Welcome to the forums mate. Your AG beer knowledge and equipment will definitely come in handy in this hobby!

You're on the right track with a pot still, and if you have a look here in the Tried and Proven recipe section you will find a few recipes for all grain whiskeys as well.

What do you like to drink?

[db73]

Welcome to the forums mate. Your AG beer knowledge and equipment will definitely come in handy in this hobby!

You're on the right track with a pot still, and if you have a look here in the Tried and Proven recipe section you will find a few recipes for all grain whiskeys as well.

What do you like to drink?

Thanks mate

in this order

Vodka

Rum

Bourbon

db

[tipsy]

Welcome db.

[Sam.]

Welcome mate, you will struggle to make decent vodka in a pot still, might need to consider a reflux as well.

Rum and bourbon will be fine :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[db73]

Welcome mate, you will struggle to make decent vodka in a pot still, might need to consider a reflux as well.

Rum and bourbon will be fine :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Thanks for that

Need to understand the differences

[MacStill]

.... in the newbies corner there's a topic about different still types, well worth a look :handgestures-thumbupleft:

oh, welcome to the forum

[Kimbo]

Hi db. welcome to the forum mate :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Smbjk]

Hey mate welcome!!. i live on the west side of brissy. give me a shout if you need and help with your build!!

[Chips Molasses]

Welcome - its a great and very helpful community.

[SBB]

G'day DB73, as has already be said your going to have a hard time making a good vodka with a pot still, it can be done but requires a bit of experience and the rooting around factor is high.
Id suggest you cut your teeth on Rum or UJ, if you want to learn to use a pot well. Both washes are easy to make and the results can be very rewarding once they have been oaked for a while.
I reckon a McWhisky wash would go well through a pot as well.

[db73]

Thanks very much everyone

I'm like a sponge at the moment, absorbing a lot of information

I really enjoy the hardware side of things and can't wait to get building my rig

Where do most people get their 50 litre kegs from?

One of the first things i need to source

db

[Sam.]

Where do most people get their 50 litre kegs from?

You can buy them from Keg King etc.

A rough location on your profile helps a lot as people near you can give you local knowledge :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Bootross]

I believe Geeps still has some kegs left.

Check his thread out here :handgestures-thumbupleft:
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5402

I think they're still full of cider though :shifty:

[Smbjk]

I have one db73 pm me if interested bud. I live on the western suburbs :handgestures-thumbupleft: