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"Hi, im new to this alcohol making business :)
My names Ash and im from the uk, basically what im asking is what is the best equipment to use and what is essential to make some good quality vodka. Ive seen tons of videos and read tons of recipes but im looking for what actual stuff to buy. I assume its all on this site, im just not sure exactly what im looking for. I apologise if there is already a post for this, as im half a sleep i haven't had time to search so please forgive.
If you could help it would be much appreciated. Thanks"
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Hey Ash hearty welcome. Can't go wrong buying your goods from these nice folks. It's where mine come from so it bound to be right. I got the big Mama kit with all the missing puzzle parts and the big milk bucket. If they come for a hostage at my house..I just tell them to take the Warden..the hooch maker is staying right cheer..lol. Now your second volley is a little more intriguing. I aint never figgered out what good quality vodka is supposed to to taste like. Back in the good old days if it didnt taste like anything..that was generally considered superior to Smirnoff and Takka. That is when I met Miz. Stoli and feel immediately in love. Now I hear aficionado folks demanding stuff made from Borscht and run one time through a Snuffy Smith pot still. Hopefully you can bring some clarity to some of these issues. For me to make good vodka..like I like..it takes a trip through the refluxer using tomater paste and sugar. No..do not get cute and use sauce. Look for Heeler's recipe in the Vodka section. Tastes close enough to Stoli for guv'ment work. Cheerio old Chap. Dont be no stranger.
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Hi Ash, Welcome! Originally Posted by: Bashiee  im just not sure exactly what im looking for. II wouldn't recommend buying anything until you have a better feel for what you want to accomplish. Once things are fairly clear in your mind, you will have a much better feel for what you will need ... and you'll be much more likely to make a good purchase/build decision. If you're interested in vodka, you should read through a copy of "Making Gin and Vodka" by John Stone. It's a quick and easy read ... and it will likely answer many of your questions. Regards, --JB
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Originally Posted by: John Barleycorn Hi Ash,
Welcome!II wouldn't recommend buying anything until you have a better feel for what you want to accomplish. Once things are fairly clear in your mind, you will have a much better feel for what you will need ... and you'll be much more likely to make a good purchase/build decision.
If you're interested in vodka, you should read through a copy of "Making Gin and Vodka" by John Stone. It's a quick and easy read ... and it will likely answer many of your questions.
Regards,
--JB I second this. JB recommended this to me and so far it is a great book. I would also suggest another of JB's recommended books, "The Compleat Distiller". It gives a very good history of the entire distilling process and describes the different types of stills and what types of alcohols they are good for. Good luck in your research. Todd
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