Distilling Tennessee Style Whiskey At Home

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Its time to distill a Tennessee-style whiskey at home! This means I am finally going to give charcoal filtering a solid try. It had to happen one of these days.
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@ClawhammerSupply Год назад

Note on the bubble plates - We’ve done some testing and the interesting thing about perforated, single cap bubble plates is that they actually work similarly if you run them in a still with the cap facing up vs. facing down. If you run them with the cap facing down, the cap acts as a downcomer. Vapor rises through the perforations in the plate and liquid will pool and flow down into the cap. It will eventually fill the cap and the liquid will spill out of the cap slots into the chamber below. If you run them with the cap facing up, the cap acts as the riser. Because there is virtually no resistance for vapor moving through the cap, the vapor pressure will be much lower at the perforations and they will act as downcomers since liquid will actually slip down through them under these conditions. We currently recommend running the single cap, perforated bubble plates with the cap facing down. But like I said, and as you can see, it actually works well running them with the caps facing up. Maybe this could be an experiment for an upcoming video? Perhaps you could create a wash with a similar ABV and document exactly what kind of proof difference you see with the caps facing down vs. facing up.

@thomasstadaas3599 Год назад

That's great 🤣🤣🙏🙏 I never would have guessed that there is such a drop in pressure under the plates? Perhaps the bubbles from the upcomer breaks the surface tension, like in a diving pool? But why is pressure lesser through the cap than up the perforation? The steam has to travel through the same liquid? 🤔 My knowledge of thermo dynamics is far to rudimentary, but it is certainly intriguing this topic, I may have to test this 🤣🤣🙏🙏 Have a nice Day!

@ScottRachaelStratton-mq4ro Год назад

Good to see a BD syringe in use. If you need any let me know.

@StillIt Год назад

hahaha, that one may have come home from Massey.

@stefanospsikarakis8536 5 месяцев назад

You should try filtering it through a Britta filter.

@bencollier3758 Год назад

We have "Weetabix" in the UK

@stevedotrsa Год назад

Weetbix is in South Africa

@leftcoastcruising7080 Год назад

Hah… We have Weetabix in Canada too!

@kayakMike1000 Год назад

Does it count as a burbon? I know its not in a charred barrel, but... Seems pretty close.

@vtcrafter6626 Год назад

What are your thoughts of % Abv going into your boiler for a spirit run? Is it better to dilute down higher proof to a larger volume so your heart cuts are larger? I feel like foreshots and heads take a fair amount of high proof alcohol out especially when your starting abv is higher with less volume. So if the alcohol in the larger volume comes out slower does that make the heart cut larger? Or maybe cleaner? Easier to cut?

@edwardpitts5205 Год назад

Do you sale the oak staves you use on your channel and if so where can I find them

@StillIt Год назад

Yup sure do. Here you go mate: chasethecraft.com/collections/consumables/oak

@markiobook8639 Год назад

This is the ultimate seduction aid along with dimmed lights and Chris Stapleton's song "smooth as Tennessee whiskey, sweet as strawberry wine".

@HeartPumper Год назад

Guys help, I'm looking for exact such fruit press (stainless) as Jesse has.

@leematthews6150 Год назад

Yeah! Wheatbix is a staple brekkie in South Africa.

@AdamSteidl 10 месяцев назад

Last time I did a corn likker run, I tried "fast-aging" with Amer White Oak spirals that I toasted. I had the white whiskey in mason jars, and dropped a spiral in each one, then put them all in my freezer for 24h. I then took them out for 24h, and repeated that for a couple months, to imitate summer and winter of the barrel houses in TN and KY. It seemed to work pretty well.

@ClawhammerSupply Год назад

Amazing video, Jesse. And a pleasure collaborating with you, sir. The charcoal mellowing part of this video is so awesome that it should be its own video!

@StillIt Год назад

Thanks team, so much fun!

@stevenobrien6406 Год назад

Also, would you do a weetbix fermentation and run that??

@andypeterson2126 7 месяцев назад

Why does every whiskey brewer look the same ?

@brianwilbanks3363 Год назад

It isn't illegal under federal law to make any kind of liquor for personal use. Its when you start brewing 15 gallons at a lick & selling Pappy's Corn Squeezin's in Mason jars, that Law Enforcement takes notice.

@rocketsroc Год назад

Best charcoal for flavor stripping is activated stone charcoal, which is actually bituminous coal. It comes in granular and pelletized forms. It is best since it has micro pores/crevices necessary to trap various contaminants. Activated Coconut charcoal can be used, but it has larger pores/crevices and does not work as well. You can mix some coconut charcoal with the stone to achiever a blend. The ratio of coconut to stone should be 15-20% coconut and the balance of stone. Never use aquarium activated charcoal, it will not work. The filter should be at least two feet in length and no less than 1.25" inside diameter. Using a shorter or smaller diameter tube will result in the liquid channeling down the sides of the column thereby missing the filter medium. This is called the "Wall Effect". A good, activated stone charcoal filter is very nice when making neutral spirits like Vodka. I should add that any charcoal you use must first be rinsed of dust and used damp. Don't worry about the water in the charcoal diluting your spirits when running through the damp filter column. The spirits will force the water out first and there will be virtually no mixing. As liquid runs out, taste it off and on till you can tell when the water changes to spirits. Toss the water and keep the booze.

@docr8197 Год назад

Not sure why you just didnt put the charcoal straight into the jars - where the volume is ! Then filter it in batches .....

@LittleHambre Год назад

Really nice to see you being back at trying new whiskeys, and aging in jars 👍 I am already excited for the follow up!

@StillIt Год назад

You and me both!

@danielgodfrey4415 Год назад

Ironic that you had to leave America to freely distill the whiskey

@rottison Год назад

Ohio USA yes we have those nasty biscuits even with fruit

@remywhat4294 Год назад

his beard is like a wind cover for his microphone

@bobclark7076 Год назад

i just watched a vid of a guy makeing shine out of just toilet paper.(new)

@bobclark7076 Год назад

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@mnkybndit Год назад

Why don't you char the ends of the staves? I've noticed people doing this, but never explain why.

@savvybuilds Год назад

When "they" say that whiskey has to come off a still under 160 proof, does this include the foreshots portion? For example, is it okay to run slow at the beginning of the run to collect forshots that are higher than 160proof and then adjust the still to run lower than 160 proof? Or do they mean the average of the total amount that comes off the still should be less that 160?

@M5tworude Год назад

I haven't watched you since my wife passed, about 6 months ago. It was good to see you again, like seeing a reminder of my old life. Good video and you have more toys!

@StillIt Год назад

Super sorry to hear about your loss mate :(

@M5tworude Год назад

@@StillIt thanks. I had just received a still that I purchased and as soon as I return to Alaska I’ll be trying it out. I have 6 months of video s to catch up on!

@mguy19 6 месяцев назад

this is my favourite video of yours. as someone who has never distilled, but love whiskeys this has helped me learn the process. admittedly i did have to lookup what "fractionate" means....also "jaggy". but top quality vid, bud.

@briankerr4512 Год назад

Interesting but ,,, seems your hobby is for the more well off people who can afford the larger stills ... I like that small electric distiller that looks like a counter top water distiller. I have a water distiller for my drinking water. I wouldn't mind getting one of those alcohol distillers, some day maybe.

@dallasajlee 5 месяцев назад

And I’ve been wondering how.. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs Nuty Caramel Popcorn go like Brother 🤙Choice Channel mate

@tonyheron3729 Год назад

To dial in your water speeds and not have to run to the finicky tap you should just install a clamp on the hose. You can tighten or loosen it to regulate speed and added advantage of being able to have it there at the still so you can see.

@willcool713 Год назад

Yeah, came here to say that, too. Thumbscrew pinch clamp on the hose itself. Just get a good flow from the pipes, then step it down as needed with the clamp. I've set up lab drips with pinch clamps for precision chemical processes. You can get it incredibly precise that way.

@shoutatthesky Год назад

Even better - use a small pump.

@willcool713 Год назад

@@shoutatthesky Consistent pressure is definitely a must.

@timhoward7597 Год назад

I use an in-line valve from Home Depot that works great.

@bradnichol6024 Год назад

Hmm, if only they made a device to control the flow of liquid coming out of a pipe..... SMH

@nicholaskarako5701 Год назад

Yes we have Wheetbiix in the United States and I buy it every once in a while.

@zootallures7003 Год назад

you compressed your tails.....betcha' the proof dropped like a stone what you finally smelled the tails.....

@jamesligon5732 Год назад

so what characteristics do you see to determine the column is "in balance"?

@guidozanelli9191 7 месяцев назад

great video (again!) could you make a short video about ultrasound???? gracias!!!

@carlosprite Год назад

Kind of a downgrade from your usual setups 🤷🏻‍♂️ Cool to try something new, but reckon you would be better on your usual column.

@thejollyfrog640 Год назад

At 2:14 is that a Russian built Doctor Gradus still/boiler that is shown at the bottom right of the screen? It sure looks like one with the green pressure relief bung in the lid. They look like a good rig. Did you have any problems sending money to Russia to buy one? (You know that part of the money you sent is taken as tax and that tax money goes towards

@johncox8882 6 месяцев назад

Federal laws for selling whiskey it must run through those plates. I am 3 generation moonshiner. Whiskey is just aged shine. I use double pot.

@Cerberus606 7 месяцев назад

Uk has weetabix. I live only 4 mile away from they 1st started making them back in 1932

@KarlEBrand Год назад

ENJOYED VERY MUCH!! Thanks!!

@derekgilbertson5586 Год назад

I plan on doing 15 gallon batch of whiskey at 100 proof at 60% corn 30% rye 10% malt can you tell in pounds how much grain I'll need

@MattDeamon666 Год назад

In south Africa and weetbix is the cereal for the middle to lower income people...hahaha basically everybody

@OutdorsDanny 8 месяцев назад

I love your channel. It seems like you would want it as cold as possible After the final exchanger. maybe it doesn't make as big of a difference, but it seems like you would lose more to evaporation the warmer it is?

@Dallen9 Год назад

Jim Beam does the Lincoln county process? I thought it was Jack Daniels that was known for it?

@Will-jd2br Год назад

I see you use a glass jar with a stave to age whisky. Larger batches can use oak barrels to reduce the oak-to-whisky ratio and add the benefit of micro oxidation. What if you made a mason jar lid out of american white oak? Sort of like an inexpensive and easy to ship badmotivator concept. Everyone has mason jars and you can use 1.5cup to a 1/2 gallon all using the wide mouth size. You wouldn’t over oak and would still get micro oxidation/filtration from the wood.

@StillIt Год назад

Yup I think it would be doable. And should work pretty much as expected. They are already out there. Im not sure about the brand name.

@mikemcpeek3334 Год назад

Kick ass wonderful way to make spirits a and kick out the British bull shit Love ya Kentucky bound Love to see your next brew

@hermanmunster1054 Год назад

Don't forget dripping sound of the beginning of the video now I can't watch your videos anymore.

@JeffTheHokie Год назад

19:29 Jack Daniel's, not Jim Beam. Beam is a Kentucky bourbon.

@iceman020187 6 месяцев назад

Can you use something like Royal Oak lump Charcoal to put into bottle to age?

@lockguy2652 Год назад

No wheatbix here in Texas.

@StillIt Год назад

Your not missing out on much mate hahah

@dallasajlee 5 месяцев назад

Wonder what Krispy Kremes original glaze be like Stilled 😋

@nireini1385 Год назад

What is that app you'rs using there for gravity readings? (App and probe?)

@henrybarker1159 Год назад

and the carbon is recyclable just heat it in an oven 200 degrees C will be heaps, much hotter and you risk it catching fire . Commercially it is done with steam denser carbons are harder to ignite hence safer

@psykofaty Год назад

Just curious from a refinery guy looking into the hobby wouldn't you all ways want your cooling water coming in the bottom and warmer water going out the top?

@icommandoi145 Год назад

Why use a column bubble plate which is a fancier reflux still and strip the flavour?

@Funpants94 Год назад

he spends 21:01 - 21:17 describing my booty....dudes making me blush big time.

@mathewnorris1695 Год назад

Aussie kids are weet bix kids too jesse

@StillIt Год назад

hahaha Glad I managed to bait at least one comment with that statment. Cheers mate

@jacobenade3115 9 месяцев назад

20:42 i cant believe you guys call it the same. In Afrikaans its wit blits. And its actually directly translated to white lightning

@MultiTut69 Год назад

Great future project. Thank you.

@dakarpsi Год назад

America doesn't have wheetabix, I think shredded wheat is probably the closest we have to it

@evananderson5812 Год назад

Any idea on how George Duncan is doing?

@lilinguhongo2621 Год назад

same thought here when Jesse quoted "smells like a**" for tails... a "classic" George phrase...

@StillIt Год назад

No update on that front really. I put a video out a while back saying everything I know about the situation. As far as I can tell it was just time for him to step away.

@evananderson5812 Год назад

Hope he is well.

@inpraise.of.shadows Год назад

Weetabix is easily found in the US... just go to the foreign foods section of your grocery store. True story.

@Aleka662 Год назад

A question if bought a whisky already aged I could keep it aging

@DaMilko69 Месяц назад

Does the amber colour come thru the aging process or are you adding a colouring agent of some sort?

@freddieslaughter1107 Год назад

Why did you have to leave America for making your own whisky?

@mixmediaproductions 6 месяцев назад

Sour mash, water from nearby, charcoal, double oak barrels..

@mikeholt2112 4 месяца назад

I’d love to see you try it again now that a year has passed. Do you prefer the unfiltered or do you still prefer the filtered version now?

@LouisianaGator Год назад

Not sure why you had to leave America to do that some states allow the distillation of liquor for personal consumption.

@slingshotcrabbing Год назад

Or… You can just buy lump charcoal like Fogo.

@bobclark7076 Год назад

i have a question and dont know who else to ask...can i put yeast in cow manure.then distil it.i got a friend that tricked me into a funny brownie and id like to gift him a bottle

@bustermasten9576 Год назад

I just live in missouri state allows 200 gal a yr for private consumption

@InkedCyclops 5 месяцев назад

genuinely curious of the select nomenclature with white lighting on store shelves these days.

@HighKingTurgon Год назад

We have weetabix here in the U.S., but you can't go to the usual shop for it.

@michaelmoorehouse8440 Год назад

I love this person, but every time you call your fans "chasers" it throws my head for a loop lol

@williamainsworth2256 Год назад

I think the closest equivalent we have to Wheatbix here in America is Post Shredded Wheat. They look similar to each other in the images. I’ve never had Wheatbix, so I can’t say for sure.

@nicholaskarako5701 Год назад

I guess it depends where you live in the US but we actually do have Wheatbix cereal here. I actually like the texture of wheatbix cereal better than shredded wheat, but yes overall both are very similar cereals. If none of the stores in your area don't carry it Amazon might be the way to go if you are interested enough to try this cereal.

@LimitedGunnerGM Год назад

I need to send you some mesquite wood to you. I’m curious how the flavors would come across.

@pulmoneithor Год назад

I already done that, after 12 months the grainy flavor will be there, only after 2.5 years the grainy and oily flavor starts to gone

@capscarlett7859 18 дней назад

It's a year later now. How did the aging turn out?

@knezivan1 Год назад

10:39 maybe because you did half of it destiled and now that part is giving heads but the rest is not

@brokentillman4346 Год назад

Also, would luv to see some update vids with people chasing the craft, like Eric Stroud and his old stills. Or the guys experimenting with Rapid Aging . Srry, I enjoy your relaxed Kiwi style of interview and conversation.

@danielostman5805 Год назад

You should really look into having a closed cooling system. I built my own and it works fantastic. Fontain waterpump, radiator from a car with fans running on 12v, and a big barrel with water. Using a system with alot of water is key to keep it cool through the whole run. And a big radiator.

@dharmavlogs24 11 месяцев назад

Sir why my wine brandy getting bad smell when I distilled

@Allen.Hickers_ 10 месяцев назад

Weet Bix in South Africa definitely😂😂😂

@dcstevens0074 6 месяцев назад

In America, I think wheatbix is shredded wheat.

@Krullmatic Год назад

Where does the flux capacitor come in?😂

@jkarimkhani Год назад

Would someone please tell me what wheatbooks is? First time I heard workbooks, and thought of schoolbooks. Please fellow Anglophones, I am truly confounded.

@jkarimkhani Год назад

It is right around 13:25 when the man explains the essence of the tails

@wiwingmargahayu6831 Год назад

dear Sir do you also know how to make vinegar ??????

@adammitchell3462 Год назад

I'm American and I've never heard of that wheat thingy you mentioned. However,being a home distiller I am familiar with wheat bran.

@robertfontaine3650 Год назад

Here in Canuckistan we have weetabix marketed as a UK cereal

@zatravelexpress3397 Год назад

South Africa is big into weedpix

@kevinbarrett3 Год назад

How do you keep it for 6 months and longer ? Mine ages with french oak crumbs after 2 weeks I'm drinking it. Guess I have to run more often.

@mdk083003 Год назад

Me too. Lol

@Jay-rb5pg Год назад

We have weet-bix in the us they are just called weetabix here

@hucanal3460 Год назад

Really the water intake goes to the product condenser first or you lose some product.

@StillIt Год назад

How are you going to loose product mate?

@hucanal3460 Год назад

@@StillIt Should always have the coldest water at the product condenser, not after it's been heated

@StillIt Год назад

@@hucanal3460 you will lose product if you do not have adequate cooling. Vapour will come out the end of the condenser. You can't get that back. This condenser has a crazy amount of cooling potential compared to the size of the still. Offtake was around 20c throughout the run. So no vapour was lost

@hucanal3460 Год назад

@@StillIt I know but why heat the water on the dephlegmator before the product condenser. The product condenser is the key to the whole thing and should get the coldest water not preheated.

@jamestown57 Месяц назад

I don't know about oak in a whiskey blend

@js_youtube70 Год назад

I took some black oak and torched it to a toasty brown then put them in the bottle. Unique whiskey flavor

@basevol9646 Год назад

Did you say the Jim Beam method? not sure about that

@iangodfrey6310 Год назад

Ha "leek free". Is this a clue to your next meme?

@Fisto_Roboto. 6 месяцев назад

Almost time for a taste test. nearly 12 months.

@colintrail Год назад

Hey Jesse just a comment on something I read this morning. Barley and Hops, George Duncan from what I read on Still'n The Clear had passed away last year. I think it would be fitting that you , Bearded & Bored and some of the others do a tribute to George for all he has done for the hobby. Thanks