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Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-04-16T11:27:41+00:00

Seagull wrote:
You tried the essence yet Phantom?

Yeah, but I was a bit slack and let my stocks of neutral get down too low. So trying to get enough made to try it (it's like the old style 2.25 litre packs that came in clear packaging and a card wrapper).

Actually, it's 2 x 40z packs i.e. 2 packs of the same that make up 1.125 litres each........

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:27 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-04-16T08:05:01+00:00

You tried the essence yet Phantom?

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:05 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-28T06:40:16+00:00

All agreed. I suffer from "how do they do that?" too. Currently have 3 kale washes on that I don't need to trial a theory.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:40 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-28T00:13:04+00:00

There now not being a full time Mrs ED, I have perhaps a little more freedom than some.
I don't have too much space, a small dedicated brew room, but should I wish to place a couple of brew bins next to the TV, that is doable.
Should I wish to dis-assemble a chainsaw engine on the dining table, that is also possible.
Not just horses for courses,but what ever fits your spaces

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:13 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-27T08:30:57+00:00

See it's a bit "horses for courses" isn't it.

It can depend on where you are and what local access you have.

It maybe that I'm lucky having a local HBS that does a reasonable range of stuff locally, plus a bit of a drive up the road, an excellent well stocked HBS thats worth the trip if I need enough bits.

I've tasted many and have an idea of what I like and what I don't. Between the SS and prestige stuff, there's enough to keep me happy. Which is why I've settled on my method for a good, clean tasting neutral. So I can judge between the different makes.

Also, it can depend on the space available. I don't have the room to commit to trying to source the right ingredients to try and either mimmick a brand or develop a bespoke flavour. Hence sugar being already refined, being more space efficient etc is a major benefit to me.

That's not to say that any of us are "wrong" in any way. All power to those who do have the space and motivation to try and make X properly.

I'm happy to use mostly SS "classic" range flavours mostly, occasionally some prestige flavours or SS top shelf ones. Essencia ones are OK too, but harder to get hold of.

Though on the side of the cost thing, the greater the amount bought the better spread the shipping/postage works out. Or you could even drop Ellie-Claire an email. Last time I got some Vodka Star, I asked how much I needed to buy for free postage - it was about 15 or 16 packs (still got the last one in the fridge ready for the next batch of wash).......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:30 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-27T07:56:20+00:00

Nicely put and I 1Million ‰ agree with you!

I only get them when I am ordering other stuff and then I often feel let down when I taste it.

I recently bought some black tea. It was about the same price... But will make 12 litres and the product is smashing.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:56 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-26T23:47:44+00:00

I am not a snob or purist, and would try more essences, if they weren't so fecking expensive!
I have to pay postage, no HBS that I know of nearby.
Maybe I am shooting myself in the foot here, but resent spending more per bottle of finished "X drink" on an essence than the neutral cost me to make.
Once in a while I load up on essences from Amazon, usually Gert Strands Prestige range as they seem to have the occasional multi buy deal.
Any of those rums are OK, and the gin is too.
Other than that I will continue to make flavoured spirits the harder and more labourious ways with "real" ingredients and locally harvested or bought botanicals.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:47 pm

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-26T07:29:44+00:00

Seagull wrote:
Hope you like it. Me and my dad definitely do :-)

Looking forward to it (usually get my flavouring from the bloke in Worthing - less often from the HBS in Aldershot which is bigger by a fair bit).......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:29 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-25T19:38:11+00:00

Hope you like it. Me and my dad definitely do :-)

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:38 pm

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-25T11:12:04+00:00

Seagull wrote:
Rather good this Irish Whiskey essence

remembered your post and just ordered one as I haven't tried the SS one and haven't had any other make for a few years.......

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:12 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2016-03-20T14:05:21+00:00

Rather good this Irish Whiskey essence

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Sun Mar 20, 2016 2:05 pm

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2015-07-17T00:18:10+00:00

I think that the bright ones find us,sooner or later.
Even if they arrive befuddled.
It is the Numpties that I worry about.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:18 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2015-07-16T12:06:05+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
Ellie-Claire,may I say that I wish you well with your business?
I have shopped with you several times.
I bought my Smart still from you,several years ago.
Can I hope that the instructions that you include with it no longer advocate drinking single strip Turbo?
It never mattered to me,I had done some research.
But there are some Whally's out there that may be turned off the whole experience by a wholly inferior product.
Just my thoughts.

Robert.

Just Point them to this website and the guide we have here. Happy Days

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:06 pm

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2015-07-16T10:08:13+00:00

Thanks for the heads up on the availability of that one Ellie. Haven't shopped at your shop for a year or so (still trying to use the last batch).

Either way, I'll have to pop by soon........

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:08 am

Re: Still Spirits Irish Whiskey

2015-07-16T00:10:36+00:00

Ellie-Claire,may I say that I wish you well with your business?
I have shopped with you several times.
I bought my Smart still from you,several years ago.
Can I hope that the instructions that you include with it no longer advocate drinking single strip Turbo?
It never mattered to me,I had done some research.
But there are some Whally's out there that may be turned off the whole experience by a wholly inferior product.
Just my thoughts.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:10 am