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Distilling
First use:
When using a new still for the first time, you must dean your stilling a more thorough
manner than through normal use. The procedure starts with washing all parts of the still
very thoroughly with hot-soapy water. The second step is called a vinegar run.
Simply mix equal parts vinegar and water to roughly one-fifth the capacity of the still (i.e. a
1 gallon mix for a 5 gallon still). Setup the still and condenser(without water), pour in the
mixture, and heat until water/vinegar liquid and steam come out of the condenser. Turn off
the heat, allow it to cool down, and dispose of the contents.
Next is the final cleaning step called the sacrificial run. You will follow the steps below as if
you were making a drinking run, but throw away your first batch of moonshine. This will
clear the still of anything that could possibly taint the taste of future runs. For un-scientific
reasons, this is also considered a rite of passage for a new distiller and is the all-important
christening of the still.
Precautions
Never leave a running still unattended.
Never drink while distilling.
Never block the outlet of the still. Doing so may result in
Over pressure and explosion.
Never use an open-flame heat source while distilling indoors.
Distilling outdoors is always preferred.
Setup
Set the base of the still on your heat-source.
Pour in mash, but take care to keep the sediments that have settled in the bottom of the
container from going into the still since they can cause off-flavors. Additionally, leave
approximately 4" of space at the top of the still to prevent boil over into the top section or
worse, the swan neck and condenser.
Place and seal the onion top. The sealing can be done using a thick water/flour mix and
pushing it in and around the seam where the top and bottom meet. Another option is
wrapping the bottom of the onion head with plumber's Teflon tape before setting it in the
bottom part of the still.
Attach condenser
Keep the condenser cool. This is done by filling the condenser body with water and