Limitations of the T500

[Spudnik1954]

Hi There;

I'm new to this game and like a lot of others was first drawn to the hobby by price at first. Now I'm wanting to improve my product as well as try other things. I just purchased a T500 and have made one run at 90% ans 3.5 ltr which I am happy with.
My better half likes the Vodka and flavoured drinks I make but I'm more of a Dark Rum/ Whiskey guy. I have been making my own Beer and Wine/Sherry,Port for many years but would like to branch off line a bit.
The reason for my post is it possible to make good Dark Rum and Good whisky with a t500 and are there any tips and tricks that you guys and gals could help me with.

Thanks

[John51]

afaik, it is possible to run the T500 in pot still mode but probably better to make a pot still head for it. If you're not into diy then maybe you can find someone will build it for you?

[Almanac]

+1 You definitely need a proper pot still head to make real Rum and Whisky/Whiskey

AM

[Capt-Cudellez]

Some Caribbean rum set ups use double thumpers, and the abv come off quite high because of this. The T500 will produce some cracking white rum.
I use a short column for this and like to be putting out 92-93% which is about where the T500 plays.

For whisky you are going to want a pot still, but you should be able to make a good rum without changing your equipment.

[Spudnik1954]

Thanks for the replies
I guess I will have to look into a a pot head I know there are lots of home made ones on line I just have to find one that is detailed enough for my mechanical abilities!

[Almanac]

I guess I will have to look into a a pot head I know there are lots of home made ones on line I just have to find one that is detailed enough for my mechanical abilities!

When I started out I had no clue about this sort of thing but I quickly discovered that it's really quite simple.

Anyone on here who has built their own will be happy to help you're not alone

AM