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Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:27 am
by Mash
Good find. Good find indeed.

From memory we have struggled to find a "go to" colander.

Thanks.

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:23 am
by ITMA
Yes thanks for that, much appreciated.

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:12 am
by The_blue
Thanks! I posted it because I couldn't find a link that was current.

That and it's a quid.

Must point out I ordered it online. Not sure if it's a store held line :)

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:47 pm
by The_blue
Got the legs on it today and trimmed so it's right up to the top. Can't wait to try it :D

While I think about it.... When do I use it???

I'm completely new. I'm planning on following the advice on the first post. Strip runs then spirit runs. Do I infuse on the spirit run or re run it again?

The heads and tails would be gin smelling. How will I know what to keep?

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:23 am
by Mash
Mainly gin.

You are the proud owner of a sputnik.

Search "sputnik" on here.. loads of stuff.

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:40 am
by ITMA
I'm in a similar position - I think with Gin there's no one right way to do it. I was thinking of triple distilling with heads/tails cut on the spirit (second) run as normal. Then the third run is with botanicals. No heads or tails just Gin - am I way off beam here?

I'm just off to re-read the sputnik threads...

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:43 am
by Mash
Thats how I do it it. Strip - spirit run - get to a nice neutral and then rerun with bots.

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:50 am
by ITMA
Perfect. It's confusing for a beginner with so many variations on technique but good to have a clear starting point.

Here's a reference to a great thread which I've found very helpful: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4648&p=44529

Re: Infusion basket in old air still

PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:51 pm
by The_blue
Thanks everyone :). One hour into my 1st stripping run! Can't wait to get the botanicals going :D