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Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-04-01T19:26:05+00:00

Whilst we are on the subject of taste and flavor,
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.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:26 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-04-01T16:24:38+00:00

You had a lucky escape. When I tried that I proved It didn't work because there was not enough circulation.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:24 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-04-01T10:44:39+00:00

One thing forgot to mention about last
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!!

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:44 am

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-04-01T07:05:25+00:00

Welcome, - I don;t think you will be disappointed. Does seem to add a bit more complexity rather than a rare slap in the face gin.

"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.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:05 am

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-31T22:54:35+00:00

Once you get a taste for it, it has you.
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.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:54 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-31T22:40:13+00:00

Thanks Mash parts on order,
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.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:40 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-31T13:38:11+00:00

This details the basket.

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

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:38 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-30T07:25:25+00:00

I dont have a basket,would give one a try.
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.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:25 am

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-30T05:58:47+00:00

Although you have your answers can I ask.....
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?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:58 am

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-29T23:50:29+00:00

Gin and women are wonderful things, or things full of wonder. I've never been terribly clear on that.

Statistics: Posted by chill — Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:50 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-29T18:51:38+00:00

Thanks Chill, it seems to have cleared
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 !!

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:51 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-29T16:54:29+00:00

I would not redistill it, or would do so cautiously. Re-distillation won't take a lot of the flavour away but it will change it. You may not like the result as much. And if you add extra botanicals to compensate then you have to allow for the original flavours that carry over. I have done this several times trying to correct disappointing experiments. I don't often get a good or better result.

As you like the taste of what you have I'd say "My, this is nice gin!" and drink it.

Chuck

Statistics: Posted by chill — Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:54 pm

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-29T10:12:41+00:00

Thanks Myles that would be the blue tinge then .
Yes i does taste awesome. Have experimented with a
few different spices having trouble trying to get
some of the more unusual ones.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:12 am

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-29T08:09:51+00:00

A Louche.

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.

Statistics: Posted by Myles — Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:09 am

Re: A question for gin lovers

2016-03-29T08:08:18+00:00

Am going to run another batch tonight.
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 "

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:08 am