Home distilling
Interview with Adam von Gootkin: co-founder of Onyx Moonshine. I was contacted a few weeks ago about doing an interview with one of the co-founders of a small, Connecticut based … Continue Reading →
Applejack is a liquor that is freeze distilled, as opposed to steam distillation. In my opinion, Applejack is one of the most under rated spirits in the world, which is … Continue Reading →
First thing is safety: Do not drink alcohol while you are distilling. Distilling produces highly flammable alcohol and can be dangerous for those lacking in common sense. For obvious reasons, … Continue Reading →
An alcohol hydrometer is an important and easy to use tool for calculating the alcohol content of your spirits. Some people claim that they can calculate the alcohol content of … Continue Reading →
White dog whiskey refers to a whiskey that has not been aged in oak barrels. However, there is some controversy over whether or not it’s really whiskey. Many believe that … Continue Reading →
Overview of distilling from 1909 The following are some of the most popular sources for fermenting alcohol: grapes, apricots, cherries, peaches, currents, gooseberries, raspberries, strawberries, figs, plums, bananas, carrots, turnips, … Continue Reading →
Cognac Brandy Rectified spirits (proof)…… 10 gallons French oil of cognac………. 1 drachm Tincture of orris…………… 4 ounces Acetic ether………………… 2 “ Tincture of vanilla…………. 1 “ Caramel, to color…………… … Continue Reading →
Alcoholic fermentation is a biological process in which sugars are converted by yeast into alcohol and carbon dioxide. For this process, it is important to note that your yeast will … Continue Reading →
Some people like using carbon filtering and some people don’t. If you are going to do carbon filtering, the most important thing to do is to make sure that if … Continue Reading →
In some countries, such as New Zealand, it is perfectly legal to distill your own alcohol. Some states in America are quit lenient when it comes to home distillation and … Continue Reading →
