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Hello from Boston, Mass - USA and thanks for having me.

I literally just learned of this site yesterday on a search for another [now defunct] site I used to follow many years ago. I recognize a few members from other forums. Liking the vibe so far.
Started with meads, ciders and fruit wines. I've been stilling for about 8 years now but slowed down last few years as I started more serious winemaking 4 years ago and beer last year. Mostly rum, vodka, occasional whiskeys but looking to start more serious brandies soon. Own a 5gal stovetop, 8gal & 13gal electric boilers with 2" & 3" pot, column, plate setups.
Had a 15yr career in IT overlapped by about 6 years with a currently 15yr career in restaurants. The burnout is real :lol:
Looking forward to learning & listening to new ideas & methods and hopefully contribute from my own experience & research I've picked up along the way.

/Pete
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Hi welcome to the group
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Hi Pistol Pete welcome aboard. Learn lots,and stay safe.
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Morning

Welcome aboard!
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Welcome Pistol. Pleased you have joined us. I hope I can help with anything.

Is marriage guidance something you may require?
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Welcome to the fold Pete, good to have you onboard.
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WelshGin wrote: ↑Wed Dec 03, 2025 7:46 pm Welcome Pistol. Pleased you have joined us. I hope I can help with anything.

Is marriage guidance something you may require?

Had you asked me that question several years ago I would have whole heartedly accorded... alas too late.
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I have seen your handle around Pete on other forums, you should post up some pics of your stills if you get a chance.
Are you doing all grain mashing?
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Welcome Down The Rabbit Hole Pete!

The Forums you speak of??
I either remember YOUR name or I'm remembering seeing THE Pistol Pete drop 69 points against Alabama - before the 3 point line!
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TDick wrote: ↑Thu Dec 04, 2025 1:48 am
The Forums you speak of??
I was talking about on HD forum TDick.
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Copperhead road wrote: ↑Thu Dec 04, 2025 12:59 am I have seen your handle around Pete on other forums, you should post up some pics of your stills if you get a chance.
Are you doing all grain mashing?
Yes when doing whiskeys [and beer] & sometimes vodka. Often my vodkas are just feints runs for neutral but sometimes I specifically go for the grainy vodka character & mouthfeel.

Next runs i will take some pics of my setup. In my newest apartment I have been using an air-cooled PC setup for my small-batch 5Gal pot.

I'm in the middle of a panela rum project rn trying to fill a 5G barrel. Got 3g so far as 2x distilled but I think I kept a bit too much into the higher tails[55-60%] so I may throw it back in to run again. Waiting a few weeks to see how it plays out before barreling. Got 8gal low wines in the wait. Figuring I can top off as I draw from the barrel over the next few years...
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TDick wrote: ↑Thu Dec 04, 2025 1:48 am Welcome Down The Rabbit Hole Pete!

The Forums you speak of??
I either remember YOUR name or I'm remembering seeing THE Pistol Pete drop 69 points against Alabama - before the 3 point line!
HAHAHA noooo relation to the OTHER PistolPete ----- Pete Maravich.
Musta been from HD.O or HBT.C or WMT.C
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Welcome aboard Pete.
Hope you enjoy the boards and remember to post some nice still pics! :)
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