StillSmart Home distillation made easy! 2016-04-01T19:26:05+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/feed.php?f=13&t=3971 2016-04-01T19:26:05+00:00 2016-04-01T19:26:05+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32956#p32956 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> has anyone tried elder flower gin.
Just want a guesstimate on how much to add, or has
anyone a recipe to try and or play with.

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2016-04-01T16:24:38+00:00 2016-04-01T16:24:38+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32952#p32952 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:24 pm


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2016-04-01T10:44:39+00:00 2016-04-01T10:44:39+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32951#p32951 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> nights run. Tried using an old filter bag
with draw string top(like a small hop bag).
The idea to use like a tea bag.
Unfortunately came undone in the boil, so didn't
really achieve anything, nice gin though!! ;D

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2016-04-01T07:05:25+00:00 2016-04-01T07:05:25+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32945#p32945 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]>
"angelica and orris root" - had the same though when I read your recipe.
You might also find that trimming the peppercorns back a bit livens things up. I have found they have a dulling effect and use sparingly now. BUT they do give a gin longer finish.

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2016-03-31T22:54:35+00:00 2016-03-31T22:54:35+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32931#p32931 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> Sometimes just the one, sometimes a bucketful!
This old whore of a drink sank her nails into me when I was a mere adventurous child, allying herself with concentrated Orange juice, I still remember that first taste, and was hooked ever after.

Robert.

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2016-03-31T22:40:13+00:00 2016-03-31T22:40:13+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32929#p32929 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> im gonna join the space race.
Did another gin run tonight added
some angelica and orris root.
From what I make out they are like
preservatives ?
Enjoying the gin all the same,
has become very popular with my lot. :)

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2016-03-31T13:38:11+00:00 2016-03-31T13:38:11+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32914#p32914 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]>
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3768&p=31536&hilit=sputnik#p31536

I think there are some recipes kicking about too..

Search for 'sputnik'...all will be revealed

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2016-03-30T07:25:25+00:00 2016-03-30T07:25:25+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32887#p32887 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> Can they be bought ?
Here is my make one recipe.
18gms Juniper berries
9gms Coriander seeds
6 Black pepper corns
3 Cardamon pods
6 All spice berries
half flat t.sp Anise seed

Give a little crush to open flavors.
3 1 inch strips Tangerine
half inch cinnamon stick
half teaspoon almond extract.

Add above to Air Still or pot still
the rest is normal practice for a
spirit run.
As ive learnt for you gents no
conditioner and throw 1st 20mls.
All other trys and recipes will post.

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2016-03-30T05:58:47+00:00 2016-03-30T05:58:47+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32883#p32883 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> Are you using a basket or hot maceration? I found greater extraction hot but better flavours with the basket.

I found 50‰ solved the problem for me.
I would not add conditioner... No reason other that just don't think it is necessary.

Care to share your recipe?

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2016-03-29T23:50:29+00:00 2016-03-29T23:50:29+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32870#p32870 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]>

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2016-03-29T18:51:38+00:00 2016-03-29T18:51:38+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32859#p32859 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> this eve on its own.
Her indoors said it was a bit strong on the
botanical, so added half liter of finished
product now more to her taste.
With the next breath she said "can you do a
lemon and lime one".
Thats women for you !!

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2016-03-29T16:54:29+00:00 2016-03-29T16:54:29+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32857#p32857 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]>
As you like the taste of what you have I'd say "My, this is nice gin!" and drink it.

Chuck

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2016-03-29T10:12:41+00:00 2016-03-29T10:12:41+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32848#p32848 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> Yes i does taste awesome. Have experimented with a
few different spices having trouble trying to get
some of the more unusual ones.

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2016-03-29T08:09:51+00:00 2016-03-29T08:09:51+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32840#p32840 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]>
Some folks actually try to get a louche with their gin on purpose, and you can manipulate it to get it in different colours.

There was a time when most gin was like that, and I think they only really fixed it with chill filtering. Provided the taste is OK I honestly wouldn't be that bothered.

Some of the commercial distilleries are starting to label as "Non Chill Filtered"

You may find that if you bottle at 45% or 46% it might clear up in the bottle.

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2016-03-29T08:08:18+00:00 2016-03-29T08:08:18+00:00 http://www.stillsmart.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3971&p=32839#p32839 <![CDATA[Re: A question for gin lovers]]> May be add whats left of this batch to
new distill and run again?
Throw 1st 10 ml you say thanks will try that.
Got to say big hit with the family,more taste
than usual gins nice.
Have you tried Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic
" its nice with ice "

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