Mine was not quite so excellent - but still fun - and it lasted until the following morning - but I have managed to get a shade of 5 litres of 62.5% and a little under 3 litres of 38% (did a 50%>max cut which average at 62.5%, a 20%-50% cut which averaged 38% and the 5-20% cut was bunged in the top of the mash still clearing).
Alas with my little pot still (350w smartstill), it took me 22 hours and 6 batches. However I found that standing 4.5 litres of mash in a demijohn at 55C so the still didn't have to heat from scratch did save a LOT of time (hours).
Alas it took me almost "3 working days" to do what you did between snacks in the morning!!
I am looking at getting some of the essences and reading up where to get them for the right price. A few have mentioned that Prestige are good quality - but was trying to find who did the 50ml and 280ml bulk bottle sin the UK - and not getting far yet.
Which brand do you use for the essences Pyro?
I am keen on trying to "Mock" Remy Martin - as if it is anything like close, it will be a very firm favourite. I also like the idea of making a good absinth "from the ground up" as well as having a go with one of the "add to > 55% spirits and stir a bit" versions.
We don't have degydrators as such over here - or at least not advertised in the main shops / stores. Just googled them - useful bits of kit.
I am most envious of your productive morning 
MarkStatistics: Posted by guymark — Thu May 26, 2011 10:33 pm
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