i would vote bad motivator but i see others saying that could take a long time. so mini barrel is my vote. unless you can put chips in the bad motivator, then try speeding it up that way! i enjoy the bottle collecting that comes with this hobby too :) you are a wealth of knowledge. i didnt think to try the sight glass at the bottom of the column.
While I have to agree that barrel entry proof is usually 60-65 in commercial distilleries, it’s really a personal choice. The Badmo barrel heads provide the same wood surface area to volume ratio as a 53 gallon barrel and will age at the same rate so you don’t have any worries about over-oaking. These barrels use new oak air seasoned outdoors for four years. Badmo also sells specialty barrels using second use wood. I vote Badmo all the way. Good series, thanks Randy!
I’d like to see if a Brita filter pitcher would clear that liquor up. If it tastes good but it’s a little cloudy it might make it a good looking product.
I have several BadMo barrels and prefer to go in with a higher proof on those. That mini barrel would probably be your best bet to age around 6 months to a year. Wouldn't go much longer than that, would be in the over oaking area.
Most distillers proof down to around 110p to 125p when aging. if you proof down to 80 it takes a lot longer as the alcohol content isn’t as high. So I would go wood barrel since you proofed it down so low. The Bad mo barrel is meant to simulate the surface area % of a real barrel. So the distillate needs to be higher proof.
Had you kept the distillate at 55%, I'd have said The Bad Motivator Legacy Barrel, BUT you'd need to leave it in there for 2 years. So, if the oak barrel is a 5 liter one, I'd prefer to see it used . Only takes 4 and a half weeks maximum in that size. 10 liter barrels are 4 and half months maximum. This is the size I'm currently using.
Hi Randy, What exactly is the unit you use for grinding your grains?? I know it's drill powered......who makes the grinder?? As usual, you are my go-to for learning this hobby!! Best wishes Richard
Do the Bad Mo. If you have anything left use some sticks and compare. You haven't said anything about the smokey corn. Did it not come through. Need to know if that would be worth while to try. Great series dude. Don't forget to do a tasting in a few months.
mathematically you need to mix back and forth more or average the ABV in each jar before deciding on how much more water you need. and the big guys proof after aging.
I am still new to all this.. I get good clear distillate. but it seems no matter how slow I run the still. It is hot! like burns the mouth hot lol.. I have tried tempering it down to 80 but it still seems strong.. not sure what I can do
Badmo will take longer than the mini barrel due to surface area. I'm impatient to see the results! If there's any extra that doesn't fit, do a stave in a mason jar. I'm curious to see if there's a significant taste difference...
Bad motivator is my suggestion… Unless the small barrel is used. I like used small barrels… they don’t over oak so easily. Bad motivator obviously has less oak surface area. Look into the oak spirals made by barrel mill. They’re the best non barrel option.👍🥃
Hi Randy. I am thinking of doing a few stripping runs on my bourbon and then do a spirit run with the few low wines I have collected on 3 plates. Do you think this would be okay for bourbon. Obviously the washes would be the same.
If you use plates, you'll strip a lot of taste out of the bourbon. On a double distillation I go down to 8% on the stripping run, as this gives me just under 40%ABV when combined for the spirit run.
@@daveo3122Thanks Dave. I do have 500mm / 20inch x 4inch piece I pack with copper to make neautral. Maybe I could take the 4 plates out and add the 500mm piece and leave the reflux off. I presume that would pretty much be a pot still?
I would say Badmo if you wouldn't have proofed it down so low. Alcohol is a solvent. The weaker it is the less youll get out of a barrel. My vote is for wood chips and sticks and save the barrels for something higher proof
I don’t see how you get away with taking only 6oz of heads. I normally get 2-3 qt jars in before the rubbing alcohol smell goes away and I’m in hearts.
Love to watch a still run.
i would vote bad motivator but i see others saying that could take a long time. so mini barrel is my vote. unless you can put chips in the bad motivator, then try speeding it up that way!
i enjoy the bottle collecting that comes with this hobby too :)
you are a wealth of knowledge. i didnt think to try the sight glass at the bottom of the column.
While I have to agree that barrel entry proof is usually 60-65 in commercial distilleries, it’s really a personal choice. The Badmo barrel heads provide the same wood surface area to volume ratio as a 53 gallon barrel and will age at the same rate so you don’t have any worries about over-oaking. These barrels use new oak air seasoned outdoors for four years. Badmo also sells specialty barrels using second use wood. I vote Badmo all the way. Good series, thanks Randy!
I’d like to see if a Brita filter pitcher would clear that liquor up. If it tastes good but it’s a little cloudy it might make it a good looking product.
thanks for advice
I have several BadMo barrels and prefer to go in with a higher proof on those. That mini barrel would probably be your best bet to age around 6 months to a year. Wouldn't go much longer than that, would be in the over oaking area.
thanks for info
Most distillers proof down to around 110p to 125p when aging. if you proof down to 80 it takes a lot longer as the alcohol content isn’t as high. So I would go wood barrel since you proofed it down so low. The Bad mo barrel is meant to simulate the surface area % of a real barrel. So the distillate needs to be higher proof.
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Had you kept the distillate at 55%, I'd have said The Bad Motivator Legacy Barrel, BUT you'd need to leave it in there for 2 years. So, if the oak barrel is a 5 liter one, I'd prefer to see it used . Only takes 4 and a half weeks maximum in that size. 10 liter barrels are 4 and half months maximum. This is the size I'm currently using.
Hi Randy,
What exactly is the unit you use for grinding your grains??
I know it's drill powered......who makes the grinder??
As usual, you are my go-to for learning this hobby!!
Best wishes
Richard
well the corn i use a coffee bean grinder a friend gave me the other is a roller mill made by a company called barley crusher
Do the Bad Mo. If you have anything left use some sticks and compare.
You haven't said anything about the smokey corn. Did it not come through. Need to know if that would be worth while to try.
Great series dude.
Don't forget to do a tasting in a few months.
Great video,who makes that still?
mile high distilling
mathematically you need to mix back and forth more or average the ABV in each jar before deciding on how much more water you need. and the big guys proof after aging.
Hey Randy,do you need to run a dephlegmator with a bubble column or can you get away with running a shot gun condenser from a pot still ?
with bubble plates yes you need a dephlegmator
You need to put it in the barrel at a higher abv. 50 to 65 abv. So staves or chips.
I would like to see you use the Half Barrel.
noted
I am still new to all this.. I get good clear distillate. but it seems no matter how slow I run the still. It is hot! like burns the mouth hot lol.. I have tried tempering it down to 80 but it still seems strong.. not sure what I can do
I thinking needs time to mellow more time to age
What machine is your wife using to make your labels? Very cool
Avery label's free program home computer and printer
Badmo will take longer than the mini barrel due to surface area. I'm impatient to see the results!
If there's any extra that doesn't fit, do a stave in a mason jar. I'm curious to see if there's a significant taste difference...
Bad motivator is my suggestion…
Unless the small barrel is used.
I like used small barrels… they don’t over oak so easily.
Bad motivator obviously has less oak surface area.
Look into the oak spirals made by barrel mill.
They’re the best non barrel option.👍🥃
Do you have enough for the barrels
Can’t beat a bad motivator barrel.
I've only used chips and sticks so I don't know about barrels. My choice is the sticks.
If you can find the oak spirals… I think they work best.
They’re made by barrel mill.👍🥃
Id be interested to see how well the bad motivator works!
If your in no rush use the Bad Mo .
Hi Randy. I am thinking of doing a few stripping runs on my bourbon and then do a spirit run with the few low wines I have collected on 3 plates. Do you think this would be okay for bourbon. Obviously the washes would be the same.
I dont see any problem with that
If you use plates, you'll strip a lot of taste out of the bourbon. On a double distillation I go down to 8% on the stripping run, as this gives me just under 40%ABV when combined for the spirit run.
@@daveo3122Thanks Dave. I do have 500mm / 20inch x 4inch piece I pack with copper to make neautral. Maybe I could take the 4 plates out and add the 500mm piece and leave the reflux off. I presume that would pretty much be a pot still?
@ventman2au yes that would work just fine
@@ventman2au That it will. Modular stills are good for changing distillation types as to what you are producing..
Bad Motivator. I just got some Hillbilly glass barrel lids to try
Me too. Can't wait to try them
Bet chips would be faster but are all viable options.
Like to see bad motivator barrel
I would say Badmo if you wouldn't have proofed it down so low. Alcohol is a solvent. The weaker it is the less youll get out of a barrel. My vote is for wood chips and sticks and save the barrels for something higher proof
I don’t see how you get away with taking only 6oz of heads. I normally get 2-3 qt jars in before the rubbing alcohol smell goes away and I’m in hearts.
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