Sugar Wash Whiskey, Is This Possible? Answered!
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Yes, anything is possible but the flavour and aroma will not be the same. But it is not what you think sugar wash whiskey may be. Keep reading for the answer.
Reflux column = “Sugar Wash Whiskey”
Still is more complex to operate but simpler when making the sugar wash.
This type still consists of a kettle, column, rectifying, stripping section and condenser. This still aims to make a product with a high ABV and purity of 90 to 95% with no flavours as they have been stripped out.
The big plus with a reflux column Still depending on the height, internals used and reflux you can create double to triple distillation within the column all this from one distillation to make a neutral spirit.
Pot Still = “Mash Whiskey”
The higher the swan neck (no internals) the higher the short internal reflux is. This can be called a fixed reflux within the system.
The still is simple to operate but complex when it comes to making the mashes due to the many variables involved.
This still consists of copper (remove sulphur) swan neck outlet to the condenser. This type of still does not strip flavours but produces a clean and flavour full but with a lower ABV and purity. The initial ABV is between 10 > 30% is called a low wine after the first distillation. This distillate is distilled a number of times to a high wine in the ranges of 65 to 75%.
Sugar Wash to alcohol using Turbo yeast
This way is simple as the package comes with yeast and nutrients, all you must do is follow all instructions for adding water, sugar, stirring and temperature control.
This is a simple sugar wash fermentation that can start for a beginner. Start here and refine your skills as you brew more batches.
The downside of using a prepacked turbo yeast package
Turning a Neutral Spirit into flavoured alcohol by using Essences.
For a home distiller, there are two routes you can take.
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The suppliers of essences are Still Spirits, Top Shelf, and Willard’s are a few to mention. From these essences, you can create craft whiskey, rum, bourbon, gin and liquors etc.
This is just the beginning after adding the essence you can start to add various flavours by infusion and playing around with the taste to suit.
Adding essence to get sugar wash whiskey alcohol
Yes, you can make sugar wash whiskey and many other spirits by adding the essence of choice to neutral alcohol spirits. The craft shop will also supply the liquor base to go with the essence when needed. We
Last Updated on Nov 29, 2023 by The Brew Mechanic
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