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DISTILLING

Frequently asked questions and information about distilling

  • Can I distil with very cold water? Are there any impacts on the distilling run?
  • Pocket Guide - Distilling with Botanicals
  • Pocket Guide - Taking Cuts
  • Why is my spirit cloudy?
  • Why does my spirit have a blue tint?
  • Double Distilling in your Air Still
  • How much botanical material can I put into the Gin Botanical Basket
  • Imploding Still
  • What do I do if I forgot to remove the first 50ml?
  • Why is there a dramatic/erratic change in temperature during my run in the T500?
  • Why is my T500 providing a poor quality alcohol?
  • Why is my spirit coming out in spurts rather than an even stream?
  • What happens if I distil at a higher temperature on the T500?
  • Why have I got a lower yield?
  • How many times can I distil the gin botanicals?
  • Should I use the full packet of botanicals with Botanical basket and the T500?
  • What are the heads, hearts and tails in distilling?
  • Will I make methanol when I distil?
  • Why is the temperature is fluctuating and what can I do?
  • Can you make rye and rum with your stills? If so, what do you need to make it?
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