Infusion or imersion ?

[JohnD]

Hi,
have made a number of Gins with the infusion basket - none perfect but all very drinkable. I have read elsewhere about maceration and soaking in neural for 24 hours etc.

Is that a better method / worth a try / not possible with the Airstill? Where would I learn about that?

[gaza the instructor]

They both work very well in the AS. Have you made
a Sputnik or have you bought the SS basket thingy?
There are some really good recipes in that section.
Most I have tried, my fav is Tea Gin its very good.

[JohnD]

So - do I just soak the botanicals for 24 hours then bung the mix into the still? With an equal amount of water?

[gaza the instructor]

If you are using neutral spirit, add your bots,
soak overnight or some recipes longer(odin's
gin), add all to the still and dilute to about
30% before distilling.
Only thing is messy still to clean after!!
Look up some of the past posts on building a
Sputnik, its better than using the S.S. Gin
Basket. I have both by the way.We have Mash
to thank for the Sputnik.