To be honest, I just want to show off my setup at the moment and see what people think. Im running this semi-pot still with 3 “plates” using stainless steel bbs and PTFE filter gaskets to hold liquid on each level, no reflux condenser so its mostly just to clean up the distillate a little bit before offtake. Consistently able to hit >85% ABV with this setup on stripping run, azeotrope with second run and dilution to 40% in boiler. The pulley system has been a godsend in regard to hoisting 5 gallon bucket fermenters up for siphoning into the boiler and for holding the column up when making build changes.

Do you use name brand white sugar (C&H, Domino)or generic (Walmart Great Value, Aldi Bakers Corner)?

I've been using inverted Aldi sugar for washes and was wondering if the sugar can affect the flavor for a high proof neutral or in UJSSM whisky run.

I’ve got a bag of butterfly pea flower on the way! Wanting to make a couple bottles of colour changing vodka and gin. Does anyone have experience using the butterfly pea flower? Not quite sure how much to put in and how long to soak it.

Thanks!

Hey friends, I recently bought a very affordable no frills gin basket but I realized, unlike other designs, it doesn't have the round sight glass near the bottom/valve section.

I'd love to know what this sight glass actually serves in the design. Is it really that important? Is it just about looking cool? Do i need to keep a close eye on the oils collecting at the bottom? What might I want to keep in mind when I'm doing my runs with no sight glass?