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Distilling Tennessee Style Whiskey At Home
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Жыл бұрынIts time to distill a Tennessee-style whiskey at home! This means I am finally going to give charcoal filtering a solid try. It had to happen one of these days.
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@ClawhammerSupply Жыл бұрын
Note on the bubble plates - We’ve done some testing and the interesting thing about perforated, single cap bubble plates is that they actually work similarly if you run them in a still with the cap facing up vs. facing down. If you run them with the cap facing down, the cap acts as a downcomer. Vapor rises through the perforations in the plate and liquid will pool and flow down into the cap. It will eventually fill the cap and the liquid will spill out of the cap slots into the chamber below. If you run them with the cap facing up, the cap acts as the riser. Because there is virtually no resistance for vapor moving through the cap, the vapor pressure will be much lower at the perforations and they will act as downcomers since liquid will actually slip down through them under these conditions. We currently recommend running the single cap, perforated bubble plates with the cap facing down. But like I said, and as you can see, it actually works well running them with the caps facing up. Maybe this could be an experiment for an upcoming video? Perhaps you could create a wash with a similar ABV and document exactly what kind of proof difference you see with the caps facing down vs. facing up.
@thomasstadaas3599 Жыл бұрын
That's great 🤣🤣🙏🙏 I never would have guessed that there is such a drop in pressure under the plates? Perhaps the bubbles from the upcomer breaks the surface tension, like in a diving pool? But why is pressure lesser through the cap than up the perforation? The steam has to travel through the same liquid? 🤔 My knowledge of thermo dynamics is far to rudimentary, but it is certainly intriguing this topic, I may have to test this 🤣🤣🙏🙏 Have a nice Day!
@leematthews6150 Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Wheatbix is a staple brekkie in South Africa.
@AdamSteidl 8 ай бұрын
Last time I did a corn likker run, I tried "fast-aging" with Amer White Oak spirals that I toasted. I had the white whiskey in mason jars, and dropped a spiral in each one, then put them all in my freezer for 24h. I then took them out for 24h, and repeated that for a couple months, to imitate summer and winter of the barrel houses in TN and KY. It seemed to work pretty well.
@M5tworude Жыл бұрын
I haven't watched you since my wife passed, about 6 months ago. It was good to see you again, like seeing a reminder of my old life. Good video and you have more toys!
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Super sorry to hear about your loss mate :(
@M5tworude Жыл бұрын
@@StillIt thanks. I had just received a still that I purchased and as soon as I return to Alaska I’ll be trying it out. I have 6 months of video s to catch up on!
@LittleHambre Жыл бұрын
Really nice to see you being back at trying new whiskeys, and aging in jars 👍 I am already excited for the follow up!
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@ClawhammerSupply Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, Jesse. And a pleasure collaborating with you, sir. The charcoal mellowing part of this video is so awesome that it should be its own video!
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Thanks team, so much fun!
@tonyheron3729 Жыл бұрын
To dial in your water speeds and not have to run to the finicky tap you should just install a clamp on the hose. You can tighten or loosen it to regulate speed and added advantage of being able to have it there at the still so you can see.
@willcool713 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, came here to say that, too. Thumbscrew pinch clamp on the hose itself. Just get a good flow from the pipes, then step it down as needed with the clamp. I've set up lab drips with pinch clamps for precision chemical processes. You can get it incredibly precise that way.
@shoutatthesky Жыл бұрын
Even better - use a small pump.
@willcool713 Жыл бұрын
@@shoutatthesky Consistent pressure is definitely a must.
@timhoward7597 Жыл бұрын
I use an in-line valve from Home Depot that works great.
@bradnichol6024 Жыл бұрын
Hmm, if only they made a device to control the flow of liquid coming out of a pipe..... SMH
@rocketsroc Жыл бұрын
Best charcoal for flavor stripping is activated stone charcoal, which is actually bituminous coal. It comes in granular and pelletized forms. It is best since it has micro pores/crevices necessary to trap various contaminants. Activated Coconut charcoal can be used, but it has larger pores/crevices and does not work as well. You can mix some coconut charcoal with the stone to achiever a blend. The ratio of coconut to stone should be 15-20% coconut and the balance of stone. Never use aquarium activated charcoal, it will not work. The filter should be at least two feet in length and no less than 1.25" inside diameter. Using a shorter or smaller diameter tube will result in the liquid channeling down the sides of the column thereby missing the filter medium. This is called the "Wall Effect". A good, activated stone charcoal filter is very nice when making neutral spirits like Vodka. I should add that any charcoal you use must first be rinsed of dust and used damp. Don't worry about the water in the charcoal diluting your spirits when running through the damp filter column. The spirits will force the water out first and there will be virtually no mixing. As liquid runs out, taste it off and on till you can tell when the water changes to spirits. Toss the water and keep the booze.
@a1d3nh0 Жыл бұрын
knowing water is is most important part of a good liquor, especially bourbon, I'd love to see you find a wild spring somewhere and bring home the water to make mash.
@mguy19 5 ай бұрын
this is my favourite video of yours. as someone who has never distilled, but love whiskeys this has helped me learn the process. admittedly i did have to lookup what "fractionate" means....also "jaggy". but top quality vid, bud.
@MultiTut69 Жыл бұрын
Great future project. Thank you.
@brokentillman4346 Жыл бұрын
Also, would luv to see some update vids with people chasing the craft, like Eric Stroud and his old stills. Or the guys experimenting with Rapid Aging . Srry, I enjoy your relaxed Kiwi style of interview and conversation.
@colintrail Жыл бұрын
Hey Jesse just a comment on something I read this morning. Barley and Hops, George Duncan from what I read on Still'n The Clear had passed away last year. I think it would be fitting that you , Bearded & Bored and some of the others do a tribute to George for all he has done for the hobby. Thanks
@afinelookinggentleman2631 4 ай бұрын
That’s very unfortunate to hear. I watch George and Jesse videos all the time. RIP George, and thank you for all the great videos and information
@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111 Жыл бұрын
You make me more proud to be a Tennesseean than I ever have.
@robertfontaine3650 Жыл бұрын
It's really nice to see intermediate techniques added to your videos. I'm sure the intro videos do far better with the algorithm but for those of us who have been watching for a few years it is nice to learn something new.
@jeansimonlarose Ай бұрын
Hi, i'm a artisanal professionnellal distiler in a vineyard. We use 4 stage bell cooper still during our second still, from 40(low wine) to 78%
@KarlEBrand Жыл бұрын
ENJOYED VERY MUCH!! Thanks!!
@danielostman5805 Жыл бұрын
You should really look into having a closed cooling system. I built my own and it works fantastic. Fontain waterpump, radiator from a car with fans running on 12v, and a big barrel with water. Using a system with alot of water is key to keep it cool through the whole run. And a big radiator.
@gmonkman Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Ive never drunk so much commercial whisk(e)y and bourbon until you taught me how distill.
@averteddisasterbarely2339 9 ай бұрын
Dropped by because of tec ingredients to see what your up to! Having knowledge about this art makes it interesting to keep watching !
@js_youtube70 Жыл бұрын
I took some black oak and torched it to a toasty brown then put them in the bottle. Unique whiskey flavor
@garyboyd2000 Жыл бұрын
This has nothing to do with the video. I am new at the game and I just wanted to thank people like you, George Duncan and many others for the volumes of information and inspiration to get me involved in the craft. I enjoy the let’s see if we can distill this and that attitude. I find the calculators very helpful and saves me a lot of time. Hope your having a kick ass week and happy distilling.
@thatowensbloke Жыл бұрын
oh Jesse, top notch timing bro, just finished the clawhamer vid about 5 mins before you posted yours. legend! cheers from across the ditch 🍻
@nicholaskarako5701 Жыл бұрын
Yes we have Wheetbiix in the United States and I buy it every once in a while.
@troyleach5471 Жыл бұрын
I have really enjoyed watching you grow over the past couple of years! God love ya friend, I have tried to run my water inline like this and I couldn't get it balanced... I just suck lol! can't wait to try this - I just got my clawhammer setup... super excited! till next time!
@deejaylee01 4 ай бұрын
I live close enough to the weatbix factory. I smell them making them when the wind is right 🤙
@mattpeebles2319 4 ай бұрын
You should try living near a sugar mill when it’s milling season
@jeffrey88888 Жыл бұрын
We have Weetabix in Vancouver, BC Canada... I noticed it yesterday at the grocery store after watching your other video on Weetbix
@williamainsworth2256 Жыл бұрын
I think the closest equivalent we have to Wheatbix here in America is Post Shredded Wheat. They look similar to each other in the images. I’ve never had Wheatbix, so I can’t say for sure.
@nicholaskarako5701 Жыл бұрын
I guess it depends where you live in the US but we actually do have Wheatbix cereal here. I actually like the texture of wheatbix cereal better than shredded wheat, but yes overall both are very similar cereals. If none of the stores in your area don't carry it Amazon might be the way to go if you are interested enough to try this cereal.
@hotdog99100 Жыл бұрын
Taste is not subjective😏... Charcoal filtering takes out the good stuff. And I am from the US, PA.
@nigelwhite1483 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I brought a 2 inch bubble plate column with 4 plates that look exactly like the ones you have and though I had made a booboo so never used them now I know they work I can't wait to use them thanks again 😊
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
I was pretty pleased with how they worked. Enjoy :)
@stephenclifford3971 Жыл бұрын
Wheat Bix is alot like our Shredded Wheat. So I totally got your reference.
@the_whiskeyshaman Жыл бұрын
Love it brother. I like that set up.
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Solid little setup. I need to use it more I think'
@adammitchell3462 Жыл бұрын
I'm American and I've never heard of that wheat thingy you mentioned. However,being a home distiller I am familiar with wheat bran.
@robertfontaine3650 Жыл бұрын
Here in Canuckistan we have weetabix marketed as a UK cereal
@stefanospsikarakis8536 4 ай бұрын
You should try filtering it through a Britta filter.
@stevelee5724 Жыл бұрын
We use a water pressure pump regulator thingy and it keeps the cooling so easy...
@ScottRachaelStratton-mq4ro Жыл бұрын
Good to see a BD syringe in use. If you need any let me know.
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
hahaha, that one may have come home from Massey.
@davidsanderson6459 Жыл бұрын
We have "shredded wheat" here inda USA ... have used it in a copy of yer "grocery store mash" 👌
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Ahhh nice nice
@Anywhere72 Жыл бұрын
I was eating super. I had some sweet peas on my plate. So i thought these are very sweet. I would love to see a mash and distilled using sweet peas.
@racerothery2716 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff brother. Im not into Gin and Vodkas so Iv been waiting for this
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yeah we have had a bit of a gin heavy content schedule lately. I have more whiskey ish type content planned :)
@fubar9109 Жыл бұрын
Lekker man, lekker.!!! Van Melbourne.
@Q_The_Rabbit Жыл бұрын
I put my wort chiller coil in an ice bath & run the water through it to a split with a valve on each to the deflag & condenser. Between the PID & valves, I do ok. The cuts sit overnight, & the kept cuts are drip flitered through a 4 Brita filter setup. I prefer using malted corn/2 row/& chocolate malt. Cocoa nibs & vanilla beans in a gin basket between the deflag & last plate (usu 3). 6in column. Ultrasound clean equip between runs. Age on mesquite charcoal. Peated malt sometimes used to.
@amkacreativetugirimana1245 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Kigali. Following all your video much inspiring
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
hows it :) Im going to say this is the first comment I have seen from Kigali!
@amkacreativetugirimana1245 Жыл бұрын
@@StillIt Dear Jesse, I have found myself revealed to make Alcohol. I doing the deep creative research of cosmetic production where I am doing quality bar soaps. While I was looking how to make 100% made in Rwanda, in order to get perfume of my soaps I found out that I had to get Alcohol to be mixed with my perfume. I started the project and used all remaining of fruits from my home. I created my our tools for distillation and imported the tester. My first result was 40 Vol of Alcohol. Waw! The second time I got 0 Vol the 3rd time I got 20 Vol. I am inspired to keep my research to have 100 vol and I am happy to have you for your guidence. This science is very precious for Rwanda and Africa.
@lockguy2652 Жыл бұрын
No wheatbix here in Texas.
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Your not missing out on much mate hahah
@stevenobrien6406 Жыл бұрын
Also, would you do a weetbix fermentation and run that??
@robertschroeder1978 Жыл бұрын
Jesse, this was one of your best videos yet. I loved the music portion even though it was short. Perhaps going forward I would add some time showing the still distilling along with the music.' Great Job....
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it dude :) Suggestion noted.
@Allen.Hickers_ 9 ай бұрын
Weet Bix in South Africa definitely😂😂😂
@tygonmaster Жыл бұрын
Yeh, we have weet bix in the US. In general, unless it is some local "farmer on a mountain in the middle of nowhere" type of thing, you can get it in the US if not at the grocery store, online easily (usually with better shipping than most places too).
@mathewnorris1695 Жыл бұрын
Aussie kids are weet bix kids too jesse
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
hahaha Glad I managed to bait at least one comment with that statment. Cheers mate
@timothynunn665 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos. Would love to see a video on how to make a custom mash. What sort of grains to use and what percentages to be using.
@TheNumbers400 Жыл бұрын
Iceland, the way other side of the world has Wheatbix ;-) I appreciated eating it while living in Australia.
@tombryant4518 Жыл бұрын
Weetabix cereal is up here in Canada.
@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111 Жыл бұрын
Oh! He called it white lightning. He nailed it.
@mikeholt2112 2 ай бұрын
I’d love to see you try it again now that a year has passed. Do you prefer the unfiltered or do you still prefer the filtered version now?
@adamwilson1362 Жыл бұрын
JD is made in Lynchburg, Tennessee
@Abbynorml1979 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@brianwilbanks3363 Жыл бұрын
It isn't illegal under federal law to make any kind of liquor for personal use. Its when you start brewing 15 gallons at a lick & selling Pappy's Corn Squeezin's in Mason jars, that Law Enforcement takes notice.
@derka8derka6 Жыл бұрын
I’m American and yes we do have Wheatabix. Its likely imported and i find it usually at higher end gourmet grocery stores
@patrickbuelink Жыл бұрын
thanks
@manatoa1 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your tasting notes while making cuts.
@OutdorsDanny 7 ай бұрын
I love your channel. It seems like you would want it as cold as possible After the final exchanger. maybe it doesn't make as big of a difference, but it seems like you would lose more to evaporation the warmer it is?
@seanaustin1914 Жыл бұрын
Love your video's! Someone likely pointed this out, but since I live in Chattanooga, I feel obligated to say it's Jack Daniels that slow drips for 7 days (great tours there by the way), not Jim Beam :)
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Oh shit. . . . did I say Jim beam? hahahahahah oh noooooo! Muppet
@Savannah_prepping1 Жыл бұрын
I love my whisky flavor water
@dimash244 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Always enjoy watching them!
@mnkybndit Жыл бұрын
Why don't you char the ends of the staves? I've noticed people doing this, but never explain why.
@TheLandstrider Жыл бұрын
Seems like the unfiltered whisky would be my jam
@henrybarker1159 Жыл бұрын
and the carbon is recyclable just heat it in an oven 200 degrees C will be heaps, much hotter and you risk it catching fire . Commercially it is done with steam denser carbons are harder to ignite hence safer
@dustinstober9647 Жыл бұрын
Nestle Shredded Wheat is the USA version of Weetabix
@brokentillman4346 Жыл бұрын
Agree with your prediction on preference Br. Pls consider a follow up airpro video using the maceration basket to hold the charcoal. Appreciate your passion.
@bencollier3758 Жыл бұрын
We have "Weetabix" in the UK
@guidozanelli9191 6 ай бұрын
great video (again!) could you make a short video about ultrasound???? gracias!!!
@leftcoastcruising7080 Жыл бұрын
Hah… We have Weetabix in Canada too!
@zatravelexpress3397 Жыл бұрын
South Africa is big into weedpix
@richardallenscroggins9101 10 ай бұрын
Dam great teacher
@imagekiwi Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the airstill kit. Also on nz.
@scottforsythe2024 Жыл бұрын
trying adding a valve to the water inlet on the condensor so that you can manage the water at the still.
@Dallen9 Жыл бұрын
Jim Beam does the Lincoln county process? I thought it was Jack Daniels that was known for it?
@dakarpsi Жыл бұрын
America doesn't have wheetabix, I think shredded wheat is probably the closest we have to it
@savvybuilds Жыл бұрын
When "they" say that whiskey has to come off a still under 160 proof, does this include the foreshots portion? For example, is it okay to run slow at the beginning of the run to collect forshots that are higher than 160proof and then adjust the still to run lower than 160 proof? Or do they mean the average of the total amount that comes off the still should be less that 160?
@jamesligon5732 Жыл бұрын
so what characteristics do you see to determine the column is "in balance"?
@rtfmpeople Жыл бұрын
We have Wheatbix in Canada!
@lmy5pence481 Жыл бұрын
Hi, so do we in South Africa
@pulmoneithor Жыл бұрын
I already done that, after 12 months the grainy flavor will be there, only after 2.5 years the grainy and oily flavor starts to gone
@docr8197 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tryed making toasted wheat bran and filter throught it for the flavor you like so much ...
@Cerberus606 5 ай бұрын
Uk has weetabix. I live only 4 mile away from they 1st started making them back in 1932
@Dallen9 Жыл бұрын
I think the "Lincoln County Process" needs to be experimented with. I wonder if adding more Heads and tales through adds a more smoother but bolder flavor. I like my Whiskey bold but smooth. I say the best Liquors are the ones that if you're not paying attention to will mess you up while making you want more. I go by a Smoother/Harsher/sparkly as a texture descriptors and lighter/bolder/heavier as a Flavor descriptor. I good whiskey in my book is as smooth a Pure Water and as bold as Key Lime pie.
@Fisto_Roboto. 4 ай бұрын
Almost time for a taste test. nearly 12 months.
@NetworkGeek280 Жыл бұрын
Those bubble caps are very similar to the procaps from still dragon.
@rldays9179 10 ай бұрын
I might be wrong (Probably am) But I would have the water going into the copper pipe where the alcohol is coming out first and then over to where the steam is going up from the bubble plates. My theory (Probably wrong) Is that the cold water is wrapping around the outlet and just cooling the alcohol to drip into your receptacle. That water then goes to the other chrome pipe and although a little warmer will be less touchy. You will be able to adjust the temperature more easily. Having it the way you have it means the cold water is hitting the steam on the way up to the bend and is fully determined by how much water goes in and out. Whereas the water going into the copper pipe is warm if not hot so will not cool the alcohol coming out as much so you may be losing some alcohol there as well as having a tougher time regulating the temp. In my humble opinion.
@mikemcpeek3334 Жыл бұрын
Kick ass wonderful way to make spirits a and kick out the British bull shit Love ya Kentucky bound Love to see your next brew
@inpraise.of.shadows Жыл бұрын
Weetabix is easily found in the US... just go to the foreign foods section of your grocery store. True story.
@evananderson5812 Жыл бұрын
Any idea on how George Duncan is doing?
@lilinguhongo2621 Жыл бұрын
same thought here when Jesse quoted "smells like a**" for tails... a "classic" George phrase...
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
No update on that front really. I put a video out a while back saying everything I know about the situation. As far as I can tell it was just time for him to step away.
@evananderson5812 Жыл бұрын
Hope he is well.
@Succumbed2Rum 4 ай бұрын
Would love an update on this!
@ChippieViz Жыл бұрын
South Africa has Weet-bix.
@Will-jd2br Жыл бұрын
I see you use a glass jar with a stave to age whisky. Larger batches can use oak barrels to reduce the oak-to-whisky ratio and add the benefit of micro oxidation. What if you made a mason jar lid out of american white oak? Sort of like an inexpensive and easy to ship badmotivator concept. Everyone has mason jars and you can use 1.5cup to a 1/2 gallon all using the wide mouth size. You wouldn’t over oak and would still get micro oxidation/filtration from the wood.
@StillIt Жыл бұрын
Yup I think it would be doable. And should work pretty much as expected. They are already out there. Im not sure about the brand name.
@stevedotrsa Жыл бұрын
Weetbix is in South Africa
@jacobenade3115 7 ай бұрын
Weetbix in SA its a staple breakfast
@bustermasten9576 Жыл бұрын
I just live in missouri state allows 200 gal a yr for private consumption
@InkedCyclops 4 ай бұрын
genuinely curious of the select nomenclature with white lighting on store shelves these days.
@silly6004 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you!
@dreamer6908 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jesse Mate, I'm interested in what you said about heat treatment and ultrasounding the lighting, do you have any videos on this ? Definitely want to give it ago. Thanks mate
@stefanshelenko4487 Жыл бұрын
I like wheatabix. We fix the rolls that flake the grains for the NA market. But wheatabix rules.😂🎉😊
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