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[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by Rooster89

I wish it wasn't illegal to make hard alcohol...i would definitely try my hand at scotch!

Apparently there is a loophole that allows you to produce it as fuel in small quantities, still need a license though. The process for making Scotch is exactly the same as the process for making beer, just adds the extra step of distillation at the end. Given the expense and the yield it is still far cheaper just to buy it ready made

[fillyv]

This is one tasty beer. Check out the beergeeknation review on youtube if your interested. They gave it an A. It's a very bold beer. If you like Red Ipa check this out!

[nmjaxx9]

Originally Posted by fillyv

This is one tasty beer. Check out the beergeeknation review on youtube if your interested. They gave it an A. It's a very bold beer. If you like Red Ipa check this out!

Def gotta try this one!

[BlackZeda]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Apparently there is a loophole that allows you to produce it as fuel in small quantities, still need a license though. The process for making Scotch is exactly the same as the process for making beer, just adds the extra step of distillation at the end. Given the expense and the yield it is still far cheaper just to buy it ready made

Talk about delayed gratification...the three years of aging that you would have to wait would be torture! I guess you could drink a lot of off-the-shelf whisky during that time.

Another reason why I need to get a house with a basement...

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Talk about delayed gratification...the three years of aging that you would have to wait would be torture! I guess you could drink a lot of off-the-shelf whisky during that time.

Another reason why I need to get a house with a basement...

I've heard of people aging it just a few weeks (6-8) but I have to think that would taste pretty harsh. I would guess the minimum age to be 6-8 months before it would be pleasantly drinkable. The aging process beyond that is much slower and more subtle supposedly.

[BlackZeda]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I've heard of people aging it just a few weeks (6-8) but I have to think that would taste pretty harsh. I would guess the minimum age to be 6-8 months before it would be pleasantly drinkable. The aging process beyond that is much slower and more subtle supposedly.

I have also heard that some of the best scotch is aged in used bourbon or American whiskey casks. One thing I do know is that I have had some moonshine that was extremely harsh...kinda tasted like gasoline. But it was outside a NASCAR race so I suppose it was in the "spirit" of the event

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

I have also heard that some of the best scotch is aged in used bourbon or American whiskey casks. One thing I do know is that I have had some moonshine that was extremely harsh...kinda tasted like gasoline. But it was outside a NASCAR race so I suppose it was in the "spirit" of the event

Moonshine is harsh because they make it to 175-190 proof, seriously potent. Not much consideration is given to flavor, just high yield.

Yes Scotch almost always uses used barrels because they are cheaper and plentiful. Because Bourbon requires new barrels by law there are a lot of them available so many do get sent to Scotland, although they also use a lot of French wine barrels as well.

Here's some recipes for you (moonshine is on the second page). Homebrewers will notice the similarity to making beer.
Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink)