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Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-02-01T01:12:54+00:00

Taste,taste,taste and taste.
+1 What the guys said earlier.
It either tastes good or it doesn't.
But....
What works for you may not work for me,or someone else.
It could be any one of many things.
There is lot's to experiment with in this hobby.

I would double distill if using an Air still,and Carbon filter, if I was wanting a "Neutral".
I have been there,tried the washes,and despite what some may claim,they are all pretty similar in taste,clear or cloudy.
When you have tried this yourself then you may agree.
Making decent cuts may be your biggest ally with an Airstill...

I believe there is "No One True Way", and I will defend those four words until the day I get thrown from this site.
We are here for fun,to learn and to help; well I am.

Jump in the water is fine.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Feb 01, 2016 1:12 am

Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-01-31T20:14:25+00:00

And I always carbon filter if for a neutral spirit. To my taste buds the result has less of that mild sweetish taste you get from sugar and is generally "better" tasting. But you don't need to carbon filter. The benefit of doing so hinges on your wash and your tastebuds. The "bad stuff" coming out of the still is in the foreshots and somewhat in the heads and tails.

Statistics: Posted by chill — Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:14 pm

Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-02-01T07:07:20+00:00

And just for balance. I don't carbon filter or use conditioner. But it's all down to taste.. Yours.

.. And it depends on what you are running. Sugar wash or grain. Clear or not?

If you haven't already get something in the bottom to stop surge boiling. Rings or via of copper are good. Currency is better.

Let us know how it goes....

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:36 pm

Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-01-31T16:23:37+00:00

Let us know how you got on....we're always interested in what others do and how they get on.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:23 pm

Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-01-31T13:16:51+00:00

Many thanks.........

Statistics: Posted by Ricardo — Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:16 pm

Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-01-31T11:34:13+00:00

It was 1 cap full a few years back, but I remember some one posted that it jumped to 3 caps...it was put down as they wanted you to use more.. or they thined it down so you had to use more.. if I was you go with two..it'll not hurt.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:34 am

Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-01-31T11:20:14+00:00

Many thanks Icefever
Another query before I start up if you dont mind ??
Airstill instructions say 1 capful of distilling conditioner per 4 litre BUT the bottle of distilling conditioner says 3 capfuls !!!
The sticky on here with the 'revised' Airstill instructions does not mention a specific amount.......
Which amount should I use ??
Cheers

Statistics: Posted by Ricardo — Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:20 am

Re: Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-01-31T10:57:37+00:00

This is somewhat an emotive issue R...some of us do..some dont...I did when I stared off but not now...but I do run a 500 reflux..as your running an A/Still yes I would.
If you put a clear wash in and you collect correctly 100ml at a time you should be ok. If you have a filter nothing to stop you running half through, then taste it up against the non filtered.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:57 am

Double Distilling & Carbon Filtering

2016-01-31T10:38:35+00:00

Just about to do my first strip run with my Airstill.
Simple question....
After the spirit run do I still ( ) need to carbon filter
Cheers

Statistics: Posted by Ricardo — Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:38 am