Canning
Canning --- What's it doing here???
You can use the distilling pots to also can food in mason jars.
Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is a liquid, gel, or foam generally used to decrease infectious agents on the hands. It is often used as an alternative to hand washing with soap and water, especially in situations where handwashing facilities are not readily available. Hand sanitizers are particularly useful in hospitals, schools, and public places to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses.
Bourbon Aging
Bourbon = Produced in the United States grain mixture that is at least 51% corn. distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume). aged in new, charred oak barrels.
Scotch aging
Coming ...
Scotch = technically whisky (spelled without the “e”) that has been distilled and matured in Scotland
Bottling
Bottling
Last Layer - Tails
Last Layer - Tails
The tails start once the alcohols with lower boiling points has all evaporated. You have to estimate the amount of alcohol you should get from the batch. When you get near to that amount, start tasting.
Third Layer – Hearts
Third Layer – Hearts
3- Hearts = The Drinking Part 196F to 203F
Water Types
Water is 75% to 90% of the mash. Pay careful attention to your water quality.
Tap Water
Forget about it !!!!!!! Your finished product will taste off. Most all tap water has many contaminants that alter the taste by being acidic. Many tap waters contain arsenic, chemical remnants from drugs that were flushed down the toilet, fluoride, just to name a few prominent ones.
Radiation
Yearly Exposure in Drinking Water Equivalent to 250 Chest X-Rays a Year
That is more than 5 X-rays a week, every week.
