Making Vanilla Flavored Rum! - Part 2

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  • čas přidán 30. 03. 2021
  • In Part 1, we show you the basics of fermenting your first rum. In this video, we show you the distillation and flavoring process.
    Previous video (Part 1):
    • Making Flavored Rum | ...
    Still It CZcams channel:
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    #DIY #Rum
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  • @StillIt
    @StillIt Před 3 lety +472

    Totally appreciate the links over to the channel! Pretty awesome of you :)

    • @TechIngredients
      @TechIngredients  Před 3 lety +82

      Sure.
      You cover a lot of material and it's always a worthwhile watch.

    • @mathewwhite1821
      @mathewwhite1821 Před 3 lety +24

      Two best channels on CZcams right here folks.

    • @chrisa4247
      @chrisa4247 Před 3 lety +7

      Fucking GC, NZ on the map again, tu meke 🤙

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 Před 3 lety +12

      I subscribed to Still It, sight unseen, based on the TI recommendation and have since verified that it's an amazing channel, also.

    • @StillIt
      @StillIt Před 3 lety +4

      @@hxhdfjifzirstc894 ah thanks man :)

  • @blahblahblahblah2933
    @blahblahblahblah2933 Před 3 lety +166

    "wait until the next day to do the analysis" that's science for getting hammered.

    • @polychronisrempoulakis3588
      @polychronisrempoulakis3588 Před 3 lety +1

      Ha, I thought exactly the same!

    • @theekdunn
      @theekdunn Před 3 lety +6

      The proper scientific term is a bioassay ;)

    • @Ittiz
      @Ittiz Před 3 lety +7

      Hammered on isopropanol, according to him... uh huh. never mentioned this stuff in his old distillation vids. Bet he got a visit from someone. There's a reason the distillation CZcamsrs are in NZ. It's the only westernized country where it's not regulated.

  • @mozkitolife5437
    @mozkitolife5437 Před 3 lety +10

    Just imagining the sick tunes playing from your homemade tower speakers while making your own rum.
    I'm growing more hairs on my chest just watching this.

  • @drummindave50
    @drummindave50 Před 3 lety +4

    You might be the best and most well-spoken presenter of practical science on the internet. I always get excited when you post a new video no matter the subject.

  • @BIGV1N
    @BIGV1N Před 3 lety +211

    This distillation series has been unexpected and awesome! This is about the highest quality content I've seen on YT, PERIOD! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques!

  • @renatoriberti
    @renatoriberti Před 3 lety +156

    "It`s got alcohol in it... It`s good. It`s really good!!"
    -- Ingredients, Tech (2021)

    • @j121212100
      @j121212100 Před 3 lety +4

      except for the first cut!

    • @Clintotron
      @Clintotron Před 3 lety +2

      @@j121212100 the first cut is for REAL men.

    • @ericlotze7724
      @ericlotze7724 Před 3 lety +8

      @@Clintotron Blindness from methanol poisoning is...manly mkay

    • @Clintotron
      @Clintotron Před 3 lety +6

      @@ericlotze7724 REAL men don’t let methanol blind them.

    • @ericlotze7724
      @ericlotze7724 Před 3 lety +6

      @@Clintotron Blindness is weakness leaving the body!

  • @richmanaust
    @richmanaust Před 2 lety +29

    Although I already do this as a hobby, I thought this to be a very informative and useful pair of videos for someone who may be seeking the knowledge. For me it was more a reinforcement of correct principals. Very good sir. I appreciate quality, well researched content.

  • @HerwigLangeder
    @HerwigLangeder Před 3 lety +3

    Every time Tech Ingredients does a shoutout to a youtube channel, you can be sure that it's a good one

  • @QueenOfArabianSea
    @QueenOfArabianSea Před 3 lety +9

    I have used fractional stills many times to distill rum. And as you have it there I was able to start with about 189 proof. I usually do exactly half your quantity of wort at about 23L.
    Here is my feedback.
    The beautiful column still you have is a dream. But I use it only to make vodka. Most of the flavors are gone when using a fractional still. A normal copper alembic still is the best to extract flavors and also the extensive copper traps a lot of the sulfur giving you a much nicer product.
    Also I don't grab any alcohol until the thermometer shows 78C. Everything before that temperature is discarded.
    Love your channel. The way you talk and explain things makes it a joy to listen and learn.

    • @paulsnibson4195
      @paulsnibson4195 Před 3 lety +4

      This is the question I wanted to ask. I also have a column still with bubble plates but run pot still mode when doing rum, Sometimes one bubble plate running with small dephleg works great. What i seen was vodka production, it would have been nice to explain the difference and the reason you choose this option, I know Rum has a strong flavor and some probable carried through. That said as per the 100s of the comments I scrolled past another great production...

  • @elektronikzmbrtlar1586
    @elektronikzmbrtlar1586 Před 3 lety +16

    i cant even legally drink alcohol but here i am watching how to brew at 2am. thank you for making qualty content

  • @jessebob325
    @jessebob325 Před 3 lety +3

    I may not ever distill alcohol, but new knowledge exercises my brain as I work towards understanding. So, thank you. 👍🍻

  • @ADMaheux
    @ADMaheux Před 3 lety +1

    I wish people who doesn't like science could try your video, they are so much educational and relaxing.

  • @brunodrumond4263
    @brunodrumond4263 Před 3 lety +51

    The traditional Brazilian spirit is also made out of sugar cane, but instead of molasses it starts by fermenting sugar cane juice with cornmeal then going to distillation. The finished beverage is called "cachaça" or "pinga" depending if the final mixing gets more heart or more tail alcohol ("pinga" means literally "droplets"). It can be consumed right away or be matured in different casks, usually made of "umburana", an indigenous Brazilian tree which gives a distinct flavour. I hope you find these information to be interesting, and maybe in the future we might see some cachaça making going on the channel! Thanks for the great content!

    • @lucasdallagnol
      @lucasdallagnol Před 3 lety +2

      Cornmeal on cachaça? where the hell are you from?

    • @stoppernz229
      @stoppernz229 Před 3 lety +2

      Molasses is made from sugar cane.

    • @ProtonOne11
      @ProtonOne11 Před 3 lety +3

      @@stoppernz229 Molasses is made from sugar beets too, at least here in central europe it's more common to get molasses from beets, if you buy locally made stuff.

    • @brunodrumond4263
      @brunodrumond4263 Před 3 lety +3

      @@lucasdallagnol Um método tradicional muito difundido em São Paulo e Minas Gerais adiciona fubá ao mosto da cana para atuar como starter do processo de fermentação.
      A traditional method used mainly in São Paulo and Minas Gerais states, in Brasil, adds cornmeal (fubá) in the sugar cane freshly pressed and filtered juice to start the fermentation process.

    • @brunodrumond4263
      @brunodrumond4263 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SoraKatsuya No Brasil a cachaça é muito consumida em doses (shots). Para os coquetéis, como a caipirinha, usamos cachaças simples e de baixo custo.
      Yes, in shots!!!

  • @OfficialNakatsuMegami
    @OfficialNakatsuMegami Před 3 lety +46

    It's always a good day when Tech Ingredients publishes a video.

  • @Wutface
    @Wutface Před rokem +1

    Enthralled. I apologize if I seemed to be anything other than helpful in my previous comments on your channel. I will stand by my previous comments, but I appreciate what you do and hope I can continue to watch with no qualms. Truly excellent and the epitome of what the internet should be and can produce.

  • @btaylor9788
    @btaylor9788 Před 8 měsíci +2

    The combination between narration and cameraman and new providing content is exceptional. It is live. You don't have to see here and do a bunch of prompts. You don't do a bunch of fast forwarding. I got it to say I love your videos

  • @christianbolt5761
    @christianbolt5761 Před 3 lety +38

    Greatest intro!
    Techingredients to Boozyingredients
    He is the real Heisenberg

  • @williamine
    @williamine Před 3 lety +50

    The Thought Emporium channel did an interesting video on aging alcohol using an ultrasonic bath and it had surprisingly promising resultse. It could be interesting to see something like that on this project

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed! A great aspect of using US is that one can devote small percentages and get fast results. That would help privide a more "sciency" atmosphere :-) Depending on how he blends it might take well to aging. I think I mentioned US in the last video so its nice to hear others have the same thought.

    • @xeigen2
      @xeigen2 Před 3 lety +5

      He did some rapid aging in the whisky video, though not with any ultrasound. Just requires toasting oak sticks and placing into jars. That and the increased surface area from being in stick form allows aging whisky within a few weeks. Not as quick as the ultrasound method I'm sure but accessible to anyone and not years like traditional aging.

  • @HASANonYT
    @HASANonYT Před 3 lety +2

    It cracked me up @21:35 when he said "really careful" in that way.. 😂
    Guys like him and his team is amongst what keeps CZcams valuable platform. I'm addicted to this channel though.. 😍

  • @cezarcatalin1406
    @cezarcatalin1406 Před 3 lety +13

    3 ideas:
    - Keep the leftovers after the distillation, let it dry up (to remove water) and mix it later with the dunder.
    - Add some flavours like cocoa beans at the beginning of the fermentation step.
    - Store the alcohol with copper/silver pieces soaked in it to remove even more sulphides (although some sulphides are great for the aroma, like grapefruit flavour for example)

  • @marwinthedja5450
    @marwinthedja5450 Před 3 lety +58

    " I would generally stay away from sugar." I second that.

    • @maxlee6676
      @maxlee6676 Před 3 lety +1

      good advice in lots of ways

    • @PIVbsw
      @PIVbsw Před 3 lety +1

      @@drott150 Herzog Wilhelm IV. and Ludwig X. would like to have a word with you about then calling the brewed liquid a beer. Also this is a great way of blowing up your bottles.

    • @PIVbsw
      @PIVbsw Před 3 lety

      @@drott150 I just wanted to make a joke about Germans being sticklers for the Reinheitsgebot. Do you use bottle caps or flip-tops for your beer?

  • @alexwilke7398
    @alexwilke7398 Před 3 lety +10

    So now you have made rum and a boat, you are officially a tech pirate. Would love to see more of the boat videos

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 Před 3 lety +1

      I laughed at that way harder than I should have.

    • @jjohnston94
      @jjohnston94 Před 3 lety +2

      Next is making gunpowder and damascus steel barrels.

  • @danielj436
    @danielj436 Před 3 lety +10

    This guy is a legend. All his vids are super easy to follow. I don't know anyone else that conveys information as clear and as concise as he does. I look forward to every video you release :)

  • @garrysekelli6776
    @garrysekelli6776 Před 3 lety +2

    I really like this youtuber. He seems like an all around legitimate Guy. Not just in a few specific areas of Expertise.

  • @Ronin969
    @Ronin969 Před 3 lety +107

    "That's a different conversation for a different channel...stay tuned"
    Me: *mountain man Robert Redford nodding his head* ok you have my attention, I can't wait!

    • @lordjaashin
      @lordjaashin Před 3 lety +2

      what is this weebo type of commentary in your comment?

    • @Ronin969
      @Ronin969 Před 3 lety +6

      @@lordjaashin My dialect of internet-speak comes from the generation that played Pogs at school.
      Early internet was like everyone learning how to communicate simultaneously without any established benchmarks to go off of.

    • @StillIt
      @StillIt Před 3 lety +3

      Heh you too huh?

  • @shadowfirekarp
    @shadowfirekarp Před 3 lety +10

    Educators of the world take notice.
    THIS is how you teach.

    • @greenveg42
      @greenveg42 Před 3 lety

      Ehhh I love this guy, but this is how you teach semi-advanced stuff to already interested and somewhat knowledgable people on CZcams. Not the same thing as teaching math to someone who is not interested, has problems concentrating or you know, life stuff.

    • @wallyxu9467
      @wallyxu9467 Před 3 lety

      @@greenveg42 I don't think that's entirely on point. The semi-advanced science is comprised of simple knowledge such as chemistry, physics, and math. You are saying people are not interested in math, but of course when you present someone with problems and solutions completely devoid of real world applications that's going to happen. And even with few examples of "real world" problems in textbooks, they are very dry and do not cultivate interest, you know, just like those "life stuff" you speak of. But they don't have to be. The same fact of learning fractions can be one of your boring "life stuff", or it can be a part of advanced problem break down from constructing a tesla battery powered boat, or in this case, measuring the alcohol content in your distillate. There's also effort to gauge viewer interest and garner participation. These are all essential in education that modern educators lack. At the end of the day, students have all of their interest stripped away, hard memorize some formulas, and missing the foundational ability to break down a large problem into chunks of smaller problems.

  • @harolddavies1984
    @harolddavies1984 Před 3 lety +8

    As a former inorganic chemist, I love your distillation setup! Excellent explanation of the subject.

  • @rndmcnflct
    @rndmcnflct Před 3 lety +20

    Taxes, then safety. In order of importance. Great video series.

    • @rucker69
      @rucker69 Před 3 lety +4

      Safety is just the cloak that control wears lol

    • @sheldoniusRex
      @sheldoniusRex Před 3 lety +3

      It's always about the money. They always claim it's about the children.

    • @hunterjackson802
      @hunterjackson802 Před 3 lety +3

      With electric burners being easy to obtain, along with pressure gauges hydrometer and the internet, one law could be written allowing anyone to make it free of regulation as long as you throw away the first amount in the beginning and use the above stated equipment. But big brother needs lunch money,

    • @drott150
      @drott150 Před 3 lety +1

      The two are interrelated. Stop paying taxes and you'll find out why.

    • @sheldoniusRex
      @sheldoniusRex Před 3 lety +2

      @@drott150 yup. Stop paying taxes and they'll make sure you aren't safe.

  • @MmeHyraelle
    @MmeHyraelle Před 3 lety +10

    This is the content that made me know you, never stop making your distillation as content pls. The science is all great too, just produce what you love :)

  • @mikeam3871
    @mikeam3871 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m the grandson of a bootlegger. Worked with him to make grappa and whiskey until he passed when I was 12 years old. His product would have been greatly improved with the technology today.Your scientific instruction brought up a lot of the memories of the way he produced alcohol interspersed with his non-scientific methodologies and homespun work arounds. Thank you.

  • @dragonamp2
    @dragonamp2 Před 3 lety +1

    Another good distilling channel is Barley and hops brewing. George has a great knowledge of distilling.

  • @freddykugr
    @freddykugr Před 3 lety +17

    loving your creativity ,
    from smoke devices to directional speakers , to vanilla rum ,
    very nice , thankyou for sharing

    • @scottleggejr
      @scottleggejr Před 2 lety

      I have followed from the very beginning and adore this channel and its content. You forgot rocket motors.

    • @zeekthegeek4538
      @zeekthegeek4538 Před 2 lety

      Sounds like prep for a party lol

  • @stevekurtz1383
    @stevekurtz1383 Před 3 lety +11

    Hands down one of the best channels anywhere. Perfect lessons for anyone who values being self reliant, as well as being capable of serving others.

  • @mikecarlson6416
    @mikecarlson6416 Před 3 lety +13

    Your videos are truly resonating and delightful for me especially in this chaotic and depressing world. And reminds me there are still authentic and bravery out there. Thank you

  • @Van_Lex
    @Van_Lex Před 3 lety +1

    That's why i don't watch TV. Contents on this channel are perfect. "Guten Tag" from Germany

  • @kristen7192
    @kristen7192 Před 3 lety +6

    I have been doing this for over 18 years and you STILL :) taught me some new stuff I didn't know

  • @Norantio
    @Norantio Před 3 lety +3

    I'm so glad I've found your channel, you guys rock

  • @adg1017
    @adg1017 Před 2 lety

    Loved this short series!

  • @Produkt_R
    @Produkt_R Před 3 lety

    Cheers, another great video as always!

  • @mattgray666
    @mattgray666 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm excited to hear more about this new channel you're cooking up!

  • @DevernAdams
    @DevernAdams Před 3 lety +8

    You guys are awesome. I love watching this in high resolution too; that is some very shiny distillation gear you have there.

  • @zapa47
    @zapa47 Před 3 lety

    Loving the still content. Thanks!

  • @jerrycravens7738
    @jerrycravens7738 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome work. Thanks

  • @esquimaltvermouth
    @esquimaltvermouth Před 3 lety +12

    Some of the best distilling content on youtube, so wonderfully explained in a way that makes sense. Thank you for doing this!!

  • @tnsocialist1257
    @tnsocialist1257 Před 3 lety +3

    I really appreciate the content that you produce. It's fun informative and I love and respect the willingness to set boundaries where your expertise may end and someone else's may begin.

  • @michael3607
    @michael3607 Před 3 lety

    Love this channel and all it has to offer. Excellent series on distillation! Keep them coming!

  • @John-lc2lz
    @John-lc2lz Před rokem

    Beautiful setup, thanks for sharing

  • @cabinfever7262
    @cabinfever7262 Před 3 lety +7

    You have a fantastic way of explaining things, fair play to you.

  • @loganayers7851
    @loganayers7851 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm writing this before watching your video; you guys are amazing! You really inspire me learn and explore. Thanks for making the videos!

  • @charedj
    @charedj Před 3 lety

    Always like your videos, thank you!

  • @xcoregamerskillz
    @xcoregamerskillz Před 2 lety

    Your stuff is always awesome

  • @Clintotron
    @Clintotron Před 3 lety +4

    In my Top 3 favorite channels ever. Can’t wait for the rest of the Rum Series.

  • @SoaD89er
    @SoaD89er Před 3 lety +5

    Love it! Also, big shoutout to Jesse at Still It as well!

  • @brianspear1220
    @brianspear1220 Před 3 lety

    love the detail info, now i am hooked thanks!

  • @lordofnecromancy6302
    @lordofnecromancy6302 Před 3 lety +1

    Great work!

  • @FortyHyena
    @FortyHyena Před 3 lety +9

    Professor Freedom recommending reading up on the Whiskey Rebellion. Most excellent. Also an extremely well made and informative video.

  • @meguinlia
    @meguinlia Před 3 lety +4

    Your talent truly shows no bounds. If I could only watch one CZcams channel for ever more, this would be it ;) I can't wait to see what you do next!

    • @TechIngredients
      @TechIngredients  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks!

    • @MrDuno9
      @MrDuno9 Před 3 lety

      actually I think I fully second that, Tech Ingredients would be my desert island youtube channel

  • @desijrichert
    @desijrichert Před 8 měsíci

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? I LOVE what you are doing with Regards to the RUM!!!! MORE PLEASE!!! I would also LOVE to be INVOLVED in the tasting of this "RUM" as you call it. I am 58 years old and have ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED in these things!!! You SIR, should be a NATIONAL TREASURE!!!

  • @kevron8880
    @kevron8880 Před 3 lety

    Really digging your stuff. Thanks for the video.

  • @brandaddy5150
    @brandaddy5150 Před 3 lety

    Awesome!! Thank you!! very informative as always!

  • @stronkde
    @stronkde Před 3 lety +183

    I've skipped ahead to Part 3 - Drinking flavoured Rum!

    • @gordslater
      @gordslater Před 3 lety +11

      dude - I'm already at the hangover - way ahead of you

    • @DeusExWolksvagen
      @DeusExWolksvagen Před 3 lety +20

      Waiting for Part 4 - "But why the rum is gone?"

    • @jjohnston94
      @jjohnston94 Před 3 lety +14

      Part 5 - "I'm never drinking again, and this time I really mean it."

    • @Hubris2
      @Hubris2 Před 3 lety +3

      This would be an entertaining video. Given the breadth of topics covered on this channel, I think the discussion while sampling and enjoying the rum would be delightful :)

    • @LuisRamos-dy9cm
      @LuisRamos-dy9cm Před 3 lety +1

      😁

  • @jacobdeslattes3519
    @jacobdeslattes3519 Před 3 lety +3

    Go over the cousins process of rum and ester production. Lots of fun chemistry there! And flavor ;)

  • @Lockbane
    @Lockbane Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the high quality information!

  • @Omniwoof
    @Omniwoof Před 3 lety

    Another great vid. Well done.

  • @AgneDei
    @AgneDei Před 3 lety +22

    I'm guessing you guys have quite a long way from home to a liquor store, considering how professionally your taking creating home brew hard drinks while it seems like an alternate-alternate hobby compared to the main subjects covered on this channel :)

    • @matthewf1979
      @matthewf1979 Před 3 lety +9

      I think it’s about the fine control over flavor, not so much about the distance to the liquor store.
      I can’t stand store bought, cheap booze. Anything made like this at volume will cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars a liter.

    • @AtlasReburdened
      @AtlasReburdened Před 3 lety +8

      I think the professionalism he brings to this is more of a reflection of the fact he brings an air of professionalism to seemingly everything he does, and less of an indicator that he's hard up for a boozing.

    • @jeschinstad
      @jeschinstad Před 3 lety +7

      Brewing is serious stuff. Here in Norway, it used to be illegal to not brew and drink beer. It was considered extremely blasphemous and if you refused to brew three times in a row, half of all your assets would be given to the king and the other to the bishop, then you would be told to leave the country and never come back. That's how Iceland was formed. The only exception is if it was caused by old age, making you incapable of riding and drinking, in which case your assets would be transferred to your oldest son and you'd be in his custody from then on. True story. Anyway, brewing is a very serious hobby and if you're not going to treat it as such, you really shouldn't bother.
      The reason you can buy store bought bottles, is that someone took it seriously enough to be able to brew something that was good enough to _sell_, which is obviously a lower bar than good enough to _drink_.

    • @brucelarsen6650
      @brucelarsen6650 Před 3 lety +2

      @@AtlasReburdened - Alcohol being what it is, and doing what it does almost universally to everyone, I have to admit that I am trying to picture that quiet reserve and calm manner of his after slamming one of those high-proof Mason jars of hootch. Just imagine his frenzy if we managed to convinced him then that the English Major kidnapped the French Minor and she was in peril. I bet he'd McGyver-up some plan to save her that would be simply Brilliant!

    • @bobafruti
      @bobafruti Před 3 lety

      @@jeschinstad seems Icelanders have no trouble with drinking these days...

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA Před 3 lety +4

    Running a small batch dream still. Wish I had one.

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 Před 3 lety +1

      You gotta choose to make things happen, buddy. Dreams don't happen on their own.

  • @gudfarfar
    @gudfarfar Před 2 lety

    Excellent still you've got there.

  • @seanmckee8382
    @seanmckee8382 Před 3 lety

    Very cool series. Definitely going to try!

  • @boneman1868
    @boneman1868 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks for the great video. I love your clear communication and demonstrations.
    There is a burning question, though. As I understand it, dunder is put into the ferment to add flavour/character. The reflux still will produce high alcohol concentrations, largely by stripping out those flavouring compounds. Wouldn't a pot still be more appropriate for rum?
    Sorry to be a pedant, still love your work.

  • @alisioardiona727
    @alisioardiona727 Před 3 lety +4

    Great video again ! nice to see distillation and nice rum. Isn't your distillation tower a bit too good at separating liquids, since you leave behind quite a bit of different aromas with higher vapor pressures that would get through a less performant distillation tower.

  • @gblauv
    @gblauv Před 3 lety

    These series are seriously great. Cheers

  • @jim5148
    @jim5148 Před 2 lety

    I love the concise videos. Thanks.

  • @petergoestohollywood382
    @petergoestohollywood382 Před 3 lety +15

    The 6 People disliking this went blind from drinking the precursor Methanol thus missing the Like Button!

  • @jeffscarbrough9755
    @jeffscarbrough9755 Před 3 lety +6

    As cool as the bubble plates are, why did you distill rum in reflux mode versus pot still mode? BTW, love your content.

    • @bobnewhart4318
      @bobnewhart4318 Před 2 lety +2

      I was just going to ask the Same question I thought the point of a rum run was to preserve as much of that molasses flavor as possible.

    • @Bob_Lablaw
      @Bob_Lablaw Před 2 lety +1

      I was wondering the exact same thing 🤔. I could see running one maybe two plates but 6 would defeat the purpose, would it not ? 🤷‍♂️

    • @jeremybrown3853
      @jeremybrown3853 Před 2 lety +1

      Same question here. I'm new to the craft, but is seems counterintuitive to use that much reflux with bubble plates and dephlag that strips out the profile of all that wonderful molasses.

  • @lingetoft
    @lingetoft Před 3 lety

    Awesome videos, I really enjoy the detailed explanations. Well done!

  • @MaxSeidel1
    @MaxSeidel1 Před 3 lety

    Pretty great demonstration as always!

  • @TheSoulSage
    @TheSoulSage Před 3 lety +26

    I feel breaking bad was inspired by this gentleman 😁

    • @Alorand
      @Alorand Před 3 lety

      His mentally and emotionally healthy version maybe...
      All the knowhow without all the drama.

  • @TracyNorrell
    @TracyNorrell Před 3 lety +7

    What kind of investment would one need to make, to acquire the setup used in this process? $500? $5000?

    • @quatre1559
      @quatre1559 Před 3 lety

      That depends on where you shop, you can get a stainless steel beer keg, and if you or someone you know can weld you can make a set up of equal size and build for around $800 depending on your column size selection.

    • @camdenjohnson7345
      @camdenjohnson7345 Před 3 lety +1

      @@quatre1559 I think it would be a lot more than that. Just looking around the column he is using runs almost $1500. shop.distillery-equipment.com/collections/stills/Moonshine-Still-Columns. I'm sure there are better deals to be had out there, but if it's anything like beer brewing equipment, it'll be all about the same new.
      That's probably not what you were saying, it seems like you meant building one like it. But I think that's what Tracy was asking.

    • @deckmonkey1459
      @deckmonkey1459 Před 3 lety

      I know hillbillies that make cheap ones from copper pipe and miscellaneous parts. I'm sure you can find how to do it online. They usually use potato mash and it tastes like vodka but you could make a similar mash to what they used here.

    • @kennymitchell1730
      @kennymitchell1730 Před rokem

      I just bought a big pressure cooker 40 bucks a copper tube 30 bucks and I use a bucket for my cooler downer. 3 bucks. And that's about it

  • @cabanelas
    @cabanelas Před 3 lety

    Awesome! You are a great teacher

  • @JustAnotherMaker
    @JustAnotherMaker Před 3 lety

    Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge and for all the effort involved in a great production.

  • @amciaapple1654
    @amciaapple1654 Před 3 lety +5

    Dude, make some kind of chromatographic or spectroscopic methanol detector. It is a science channel after all - not a primitive moonshine/gin joint. e.g.: shine a laser at the distillate and measure the Stoke's scattering ...or just do IR absorption spectrogram if you are lazy.

    • @bagelbandit6076
      @bagelbandit6076 Před 3 lety

      Neat concept. I wonder if he’d do a side episode on it.

  • @bcsmedconsults29
    @bcsmedconsults29 Před 3 lety +5

    Is there a way to test the first portion of the distillate to see what % is methanol?

    • @jeschinstad
      @jeschinstad Před 3 lety +1

      Technically, I think you can set it on fire and watch the color of the flame, but you really shouldn't try to dance on the edge of methanol poisoning, because methanol tastes just like ethanol, just a little sweeter and by the time you realize your mistake, you'll probably be blind. If you want to be safe, either be generous and throw some away, or mix your whole batch together.

    • @JustinKoenigSilica
      @JustinKoenigSilica Před 3 lety

      Perhaps thin layer chromatography?

    • @piggerald2105
      @piggerald2105 Před 2 lety

      GLC

  • @pisowiec
    @pisowiec Před 2 lety

    the way you do it is awesome!

  • @angusfulford
    @angusfulford Před 2 lety

    love the quality and detail you go into!

  • @orbodman
    @orbodman Před 3 lety +3

    Isn't a pot still recommended for rum and whiskey rather than the reflux still?

    • @RiggyRly
      @RiggyRly Před 3 lety

      I was wondering this too. I thouht that reflux was mainly used for stripping, and a pot is used for keeping flavour.

  • @fully_retractable
    @fully_retractable Před 3 lety +6

    Guess that makes you the "dunder cheif"
    I finally understand that AC/DC lyric.

    • @toddk63
      @toddk63 Před 3 lety +1

      The lyrics are: "Dirty deeds done dirt cheap",silly.

  • @Callmenobody174
    @Callmenobody174 Před 3 lety

    So interesting! Love your videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @ammerudgrenda
    @ammerudgrenda Před 2 lety

    Very nice. More of this, please.

  • @bagelbandit6076
    @bagelbandit6076 Před 3 lety +9

    TI “That’s for a different day”
    Me “ oh, I’ll watch that”
    TI “on a different channel”
    Me “Boo, why are they shying away from the history and politics?”
    TI “Stay tuned”
    Me “ wohoo, read my mind”
    And now you have too

    • @jeschinstad
      @jeschinstad Před 3 lety +6

      I loved that. Science is science, politics is politics and the art of blending spirits is the art of blending spirits. It's good to keep those things apart as much as possible.

    • @bagelbandit6076
      @bagelbandit6076 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jeschinstad totally, is still like his unbiased approach on politics. Excited about the possible new channel.

  • @brisingreragon95
    @brisingreragon95 Před 3 lety +3

    How to not die from methanol:
    Step 1- get utterly shitfaced
    Step 2- profit
    Step 3- regret

    • @drott150
      @drott150 Před 3 lety

      4. Don't be a Torpedoman's Mate during WWII.

  • @proberts34
    @proberts34 Před 3 lety

    I look forward to seeing the blending process. Thanks for posting.

  • @johnfowler4264
    @johnfowler4264 Před 2 lety

    Very nice topic and explanation - thank you!

  • @rchristie5401
    @rchristie5401 Před 3 lety

    Great set of videos!! Thanks

  • @chipstahl9240
    @chipstahl9240 Před 3 lety

    Very clear and easy to follow. Excellent job, I look forward to watching more!

  • @Name-js5uq
    @Name-js5uq Před 2 lety

    Another really well done video. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into making this for all of us.

  • @nereus23
    @nereus23 Před 3 lety

    Awesome content, thanks for explaining the topics you cover with such concise detail!

  • @hatless-cluncky-capsize

    Thank you for your content! Keep doing what you are doing. I think you have the right amount of depth into the nuances of the content in each of your videos.

  • @Stewbphoto
    @Stewbphoto Před 3 lety

    Love the video! Lots of great information, really enjoyed watching!!

  • @stevehibble141
    @stevehibble141 Před 2 lety

    Awesome Steve !

  • @stocken
    @stocken Před 3 lety

    Thanks for doing these tutorials, they are very educational!