So here's an idea, why nor use the backsets add some grains and sugar and do a bourbon

Randy Nice work! How long is your condenser and is it 1" outside 1/2" inside? thanks!

NO recipe in the notes below. Please add them, thx for the recipes. they're great!

I've been a subscriber for a while and I enjoy your videos. I could never place it, but you reminded me of someone. Today it hit me.... Jerry Garcia!! Shine on Brother!

Great stuff randy. Thank you

Wer do i get 100% shine

Very cool video Randy, Thank you

HELL YEAH,, Randy may as well do one to 👍

Could u use like two coffee filters instead of cheese cloth or just strain it though a large striner? Thanks Tom Doyen

I’m a sucker for anything blueberry. Thanks for your videos.

Awesome I’ll have to try that one looks great

So could u use frozen blueberries instead and would u do the same recipe with them or something different ? I enjoy your videos and I have followed and made some of the recipes they are so easy. Thank You Tom Doyen Minnesota

Huge blueberry shine fan. Did you tongue turn purple....LOL You have piqued my interest for Mondays video.

Thanks for yet again another fine video.

Mash is a grain and water mixture that contains sugar from converting starches to sugars, or has sugar added. A wort is the same thing but with the wet grain separated from the liquid. A must is a combination of water and fruit solids and fruit juices that have been broken up (could be just fruit solids and juice). A wash is the same but the solids have been filtered out from the juice. In all cases a mash or wort or must or wash is what you ferment.

States where home distilling is legal include West Virginia, Missouri and Arizona. In Arizona you have to register your still but there is no procedure on how to do that published by the state. Legal at the state level does Not mean legal at Federal or local level. A federal judge has issued an injunction against the TTB arguing that it does not have the jurisdiction to ban home distilling. The Feds have a right of appeal.

Randy, what is the final recipe of this mash? How many gallons of water and grains, please?

Hopefully the laws change, and we have pioneers like you to thank for leading (and teaching) the way to this great hobby. Cheers!

What is the % of alcohol is at the end to be drinkable?

Great video...I never scorched, knock on wood. I am quite careful with my heat and what goes into the boiler. Got to pay attention, research, and go low and slow!

Likewise Scotch MUST be made in Scotland but Whiskey can be made anywhere.

Hey Randy. You have actually sat down and explained the actual process of making Moonshine from start too finish, good on you excellent tutorial well done. South Wales UK. P.S I'm new to this and your video explained a lot.

Letting the strawberries sit longer in the alcohol will bring out more flavor, it takes a year to get all the flavor out of vanilla to make extract.

Can that be tested forABV or will the sugar give you a false reading?

Thank you

Missouri and soon to be Texas

Great tips in here Randy! Awesome! Lots of good points!

Great video Randy. Home distilling is a great hobby and yes, there is a lot to learn. But, if you really like what you're doing, it's enjoyable and very rewarding. There are a lot of great people, like you, that share their experiences in this hobby. We appreciate your videos.

Thanks Randy. Here in Australia, it's illegal to distill alcohol without the appropriate license. Governments will want their cut, and it can get a tad pricey. I've heard that in South Africa stills need to be registered, even if you are only doing it for yourself, and in Russia, there are no restrictions. I'd suggest keeping a log book. It'll help with keeping notes (recipe, ph, starting and ending gravities, yeast used) as well as processes you used, all dated. This will help with problem solving when something goes wrong. I'd also suggest a basic grounding in the theory of all stages before practical work. Knowledge is power. Gear can get expensive, so do your research before buying. It can be very rewarding on a personal level as Randy indicated.

Missouri its legal

The only thing I would tack on from what Randy gave here is DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! Even if it doesn't come out how you wanted it may be even better/worse. If it is close then you have a base to go off of. Get a normal baking scale for big batches (2 gal+) and a micro scale (if doing gin or lower measurements). Also, go in telling yourself that you know nothing so you don't set your personal bar too high and drop it. It's been almost 1.5 years for me. The difference now from starting is immense. Learn as you go and don't be afraid to try something weird, never know. Corn is cheap and a good teacher, can usually get cracked or whole at local feed stores for cheap (store it good). Document! :)

Thank you for this one 😊💪

Very very well done, Sir! An excellent overview of the hobby, I had kind of forgotten the scale of the learning curve. You have created a real “go to” channel, Randy, both educational and fun. Thank you for all of the blood, sweat and tears you have invested in creating your worthwhile content.

My home state Missouri....its legal, that's the one you were missing. 45 gal pot still making 5 gal barrels at a time, have several aging at 85 to 125 proof. Bourbon, Rum, Rye, single grain, rice, four grain. Love your content Randy

A federal judge just declared it unconstitutional the law that makes it illegal. A Texas judge made that ruling.

Thanks for sharing your time talking and sharing all of this information.

Hey Randy, great video. I think you and I have quite a lot in common. Cheers brother

Thanks for another fine video. After 2 years, I can say it's worth it to me. I love this hobby.

Good show Randy thanks

My advice as someone who has home distilled for a considerable amount of time is… You really have to have a passion for it… And a commitment to it. It is reasonably expensive at first. You need equipment. The learning curve is pretty steep… and there are many small details that really can make a difference. Good and bad. And yes you can make a good quality product. Finally it can be time consuming. The bottom line is… I believe that you’re called to it. Because you want to do it. It’s a passion and an interesting hobby. It’s fun… but it’s fun work.🤷‍♂️😊👍🥃

I forget that there is a lot to this hobby. I just do it now, but you are right there is quite a learning curve. However for the most part you will almost never make anything that you can't drink. Some products are obviously better than others, but hey its the same with cooking. It is a fun hobby and I am always challenged by all the recipes that can be made. Thanks for all the info. that you offer every week. You have helped make me a better home distiller.

Hey Randy. Love your channel! Great news was just released about laws at Federal level. On July 10th, 2024 a Texas federal court ruled the federal guidelines by the ATF or IRS that criminalizing distilling as a hobby unconstitutional. In short, the Fed has always asserted they had the authority to enforce penalties because it had a right to protect taxes. The court found the constitution only grated the right to raise/collect taxes. Because home distilling as a hobby doesn’t involve sales or taxes, the Fed can’t regulate against home distillation. Pending a 14 day holding period, if the Feds don’t appeal, it won’t be illegal at the Federal level as there is not a valid law passed by Congress against it, just the regulation by ATF/IRS. However, states can still outlaw due to health/safety reason and most due.

Hey randy, I tried your oatmeal, honey bourbon recipe and I tweaked it a little bit, but man, all I got to say is that is delicious and i'm putting it in a barrel and letting it sit for about six months to a year, just to see how it turns out thanks for the videos

Another great and fun video Randy!!! I'll be trying this for sure, But I do need to build me up a good stock of base shine for all of these recipes you keep posting! 😁

what happened when the ancients didn't have bags of sugar to add?

Hello...what device do you use to grind grain?

Hello Randy. This was an amazing and informative video. Thanks for sharing. I have a question. Can the raspberry moonshine be made like this instead of the infusion. Perhaps even blueberry and raspberry moonshine? Let me know if you think it’s possible please.

You have evecler alchool, 95 degree. after the maceration, you mix the alchool with water to reduce the degree of alchool , and afterwards you distill it. what is the point of that? I don't see the purpose of that. could someone explain it?