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When To Proof Spirits - Common Mistakes & How Too

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If you chase the craft of home distillation you are going to be proofing or cutting spirits down a lot. At first glance this seems really simple, mix the spirit with water to get to 40% before putting it in the bottle right? Its not always that simple.

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20 Comments

@donbrenton4009 6 years ago

I would not go pro. I enjoy “chasing the craft” without the pressure. I am retired and plan to stay that way.

@ryansmith5043 5 years ago

I am actually watching these videos while I am in the progress I’m getting my Masters of science in distilling so I can become an IBD certified Master Distiller. Going commercial is my life goal

@kurtwhiddon6751 6 years ago

No, I find this hobby a stress relief, when something becomes your livelihood things seam to change.

@bgj2940 6 years ago

Yes, because you could get your taste profile out there.

@kenniclown3103 6 years ago

I would totally go pro if I could! Why? Because while I enjoy my work I am reminded of the adage : "Find a job doing what you love and you'll never work a day in your life!"

@boysathome5051 6 years ago (edited)

Thanks for the new post. No I would not go commercial. Not a drinker and no interest in going down that route. Just love tinkering with stuff.

@deadmaumurphylaw8052 6 years ago

I was a home brewer and went commercial, contract brewing for 3 years. It was a great experience but was a hard slog and takes away the fun I used to have home brewing.
I've been distilling for a while now and people have asked me if I would go commercial distilling - No
Freedom to do what you want when you want without filling orders, doing paperwork and paying bloody taxes

@gregorbuckingham6636 6 years ago

I’m gonna say no to going pro... Id rather keep my operation as a hobby and my product limited so when friends come over they know they’re getting something “special” that they can’t get anywhere else.... I’ve noticed that’s something my friends really appreciate...

@CharlieMacklin1 5 years ago

One important thing about water is the pH. I’d probably start with distilled or RO water. The tap water where I live is loaded with calcium carbonate and has a pH pushing 9, that might change the taste a bunch! They say a fine aged whiskey has a pH around 4.5 ish. Great work by the way love the channel.

@zachiw93 6 years ago

That’s a big yes, because if you do what you love you will never work a day in your life. Distilling and botany are my loves in life ❤️

@rocketsroc 6 years ago

The beauty of the distilling craft is being free to do whatever turns one on. Pretty much every great thing was discovered by thinking outside the box. No rules, just the freedom to experiment. That what it's all about.

@tonyoliver4920 6 years ago

Yes
Because in the UK a ltd company is required to distill at home

@TheOzflyer 6 years ago (edited)

No I wouldn’t go commercial, it’s my hobby that I can do my way with a broad range of applications, play with my own flavours, learn more, discover new methods. That’s why I follow channels like yours and George’s, keeping an open mind, learning, continue the chase. All the best Jesse, and thanks for your channel and passing on your knowledge 👍

@autumnForge 6 years ago

To question 1, no.
To question 2, a hobby I do for enjoyment and to my standards. As soon as I am subject to someone else paying for what I make I am subject to their whims and trying to anticipate this just drains the fun and enjoyment of the hobby.

@taffdavies5573 6 years ago

Yes.. It pays for my hobby.. Best wishes from the Falkland Islands..

@goadamson 6 years ago

Yes. Mainly because it would love to see more people enjoying the spirits

@dancarter5747 5 years ago

Never commercial. The craft is so that “you” can do as you want to experiment with different flavors.

@stupiduser6646 5 years ago

Yes I would go pro. I would be able to chase the craft more than just the limited time I can as a hobby

@danmiller5862 10 months ago

Yes I would go pro. I have been making wine for years and I would enjoy it a lot

@fromtheflightdeck252 6 years ago

No.
I feel we are in it for the sheer joy and pleasure of being a home experimenter. It is a passion that you can get to try any new idea and be your own boss. No pressure from outside, just going with the flow and ideas that pop into your head.