Comparing My Vodka And Coke Drinks : Plus Some Channel News

Can Sodium Carbonate Make A Better Vodka?
• Can Sodium Carbonate M...

[@daveo3122]

Couple of ideas for you to consider trying. 1. With sugar washes, try using a different type than the refined white. Brown and raw should provide a slightly different taste experience. 2. Try doing the stripping run and instead of using water to proof it down to safe levels for the spirit run, use a fruit juice instead to add a bit of difference again to the taste experience. I know it's more faffing around, but it could well be worth it. Currently working on a similar setup (mango and raw sugar). So far, so good.

[@highly-spirited]

Good points to make, thanks for that.

[@asiasmells71]

Sorry to hear your going to pull back your videos are one of my few subs I get truly excited when I see a new post.. that being said I do understand.. if you ask me this you tube algorithm thing is a fickle bitch.. hope it starts to give you some more love.. in my opinion you do deserve it.!!! Cheers keep shinning

[@highly-spirited]

You’re far too kind. I can’t re-watch my vids, as they’re always a cringeworthy mess. But somehow suckers like you still come back for more 😆

[@justsome-guy7596]

I agree with Chris (see comment below) - I enjoy your videos mate - and they have become part of my regular Saturday am routine. However - I completely understand that you must scratch your head once in a while and wonder if all the headaches making the videos is worth it. To me it is - you're one of my favourite stilling channels - and your work, humour and creativity is very much appreciated! :-)

[@highly-spirited]

Making about 50p to £1 per video isn’t worth it for me. The enjoyment I get from sharing all my endeavours is definitely worth it. I do have more vids planned, but I’m not sure when I’ll get around to them. Thanks very much for your comment though 😊

[@robertfontaine3650]

Except for the one in women's underwear Ive enjoyed your bits. There is a lot of work trying to script produce and edit videos weekly. Totally understand cutting back. Do what makes you happy. We will still be here.

[@highly-spirited]

The undies clip was not my finest hour, I’d admit, but I’m a man of my word 😆 I’m definitely planning on more vids, just no way near as many as I’ve been doing. Thanks for understanding 🙏😎

[@mauistevebear]

I've read all the comments below and I agree with each and every one of them. Do know you actually have helped me refine a couple of my macerated products and most important I enjoy your humor! As you always say "Keep on Shining"

[@highly-spirited]

Thank you very much Mr Bearman. You’re as kind as ever with your words, much appreciated.

[@everydayden5826]

Hey my friend. I don't always comment but want you to know that I truly appreciate your videos. Everybody in this hobby is relevant and by sharing our ideas it makes it a better place. Hang in there and do what is best for you. We will understand. -- den in NH

[@highly-spirited]

I appreciate that a lot, so thanks for your nice comment and Keep Shining 😎

[@anthonybarra2391]

About to watch your sodium carbonate video, sounds good. I enjoy your videos but I get what your saying keep on shining matey

[@highly-spirited]

Thanks 👍

[@Philmoon69]

I knew you were getting frustrated by the low views due to something you said in a previous video. Well my wife and I truly enjoy your work. Thank you for your efforts

[@highly-spirited]

Cheers buddy. I’m not sure what will be coming next, but I am making a Sugar Wash tomorrow, so stay tuned and I’ll do my best to make another flop of a video reasonably soon 😂

[@MultiTut69]

Always look forward to your next video. Do whatever makes your schedule happy. We’ll be here. 😊

[@highly-spirited]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Heythisisnotadrill]

I've always enjoyed your videos, and I hope you don't stop! Perhaps you could consider making some content about brown spirits as this seems to be what gets more viewers. Same with Gin, there's not enough content around recipe development and flavour pairing/balancing. Just my two cents.

[@highly-spirited]

Thanks for your comment. But the trouble is I do what I want to do and it’s not what people want to see. So tbh I’ve only got myself to blame. Thanks for the suggestion all the same 😎

[@Potter720]

Sucks that you don’t get the views you deserve. I always look forward to watching your videos!

[@highly-spirited]

No worries buddy. It’s not all about the views, as I’m not a greedy or jealous kind of person, it’s also down to time constraints. But I’ll endeavour to pop some thing out when I can 🙂

[@leetrenholm4926]

I very much enjoy your videos, you have definitely upped my game and very much appreciate your response to comments and ideas and questions.hopefully you don,t get sick of it and quit altogether.keep on shining fine sir

[@highly-spirited]

Thank ever so much. I know there’s a few out there (like yourself) that do watch my channel and add comments. And I’m always so happy that there’s such a good bunch that turn up and chip in for the likes of an idiot like me. We’ll see what poop I dish out next for you all. Only not sure when that will be. Stay safe and happy 😎

[@vrtsgme]

HS, Sorry to hear you're going to wind down the frequency of these posts. You do some great videos that I have moulded into my processes for both spirit making and flavourings. I agree with heythisisnotadrill below, gin recipe and development is a huge untapped area. Even if you do not make another video, these that you have invested your valuable time in will stand the test of time and be referenced by many of us for years and years to come. Do not under estimate the impact your making on the community. Keep on shining mate!

[@highly-spirited]

Wow I think you’ve either had a smack to the head, or you’ve downed far too much of your own brew, to come out with praise like that 😂 But I’ll take you’re comment in ‘high spirits’ and thank you for your continued support on my channel. I will be doing more videos but on a very scaled back quantity. 😎

[@sirrkerbin2525]

I have mentioned previously that I knocked off your Kale recipe. Mixed with white sugar, distilled lazily once through a T500 (90%) I have found it to be a quick painless event. I have so much "clear" stocked up, and for the sake of variety, I'm messing around with a friggin coconut. Anyway, for me, getting a courier part-time job keeps me out of the shed and made to stay upright. Unrelated, this Ashes we our sending our Ladies and our blokes. Plenty of drinking hours ahead albeit in the early parts of the day. Step away, get some balance, and keep shining you pommy bastard. Happy days mate.

[@highly-spirited]

You do what you can to have some fun and enjoy what you’ve got, even if that means bouncing your (coco)nuts around the place. Just don’t get carried away and injure yourself, you hear 😆 Shine on my old mucked 😎

[@chuckdock4436]

Because of your videos, I ordered some sodium carbonate and plan to do my first stripping run. I'm excited to see the taste improve in my moonshine. I totally understand you scaling back a bit on the videos, they are time consuming for sure. I look forward to the next one whenever that may be!

[@highly-spirited]

I wish you luck with your Shine. And, of you can, please come back and post your own findings about the Sodium Carbonate. Next vid is in the pipelines, but some way off from releasing on KZbin I’m afraid.

[@chuckdock4436]

@@highly-spirited Well I wimped out and didn't use the sodium carbonate in my run. The reason being is that the label said sodium carbonate anhydrous and I felt uncomfortable with the anhydrous party. I googled it but couldn't find a clear answer if it would be safe or not. But...this was my first mash following birdwatchers recipe with the tomato paste and bread yeast. I did my first time stripping run as well and then the spirits run. Hands down the best shine I've ever made! With my reflux still I got 190-192 proof but more important was the total lack of bad smells, or smells in general. I'll never not do a stripping run again! I am going to do a turbo yeast comparison including a stripping run just to see if that stripping run was my needed answer all along, or if its the bread yeast that really makes for a great neutral shine.

[@highly-spirited]

@@chuckdock4436 i believe the anhydrous refers to ‘no water present’, BUT you did the right thing. If you’re not 100% sure, then don’t do it. Thanks for keep me updated with your progress 👍

[@jonathanhatch7033]

I enjoy your videos will watch them when you post them.

[@highly-spirited]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@stillworksandbrewing]

sorry my friend that you are going to cut back I do know about the work that it takes to make videos if their is any thing i can do to help let me know im there ( love the vids)

[@highly-spirited]

Hey there Randy. You know better than me how much work and time it all takes, as you do far more complex brewing than I ever do. If you want to do something for me then you could invent a Time Machine for me and a brain transplant as well 😆 Keep Shining you old timer 😎

[@fourdeadinohio8303]

put a drop or two of maple syrup and vanilla in it and you have a very cheap rum and coke. I did 4yrs. in the Navy and drank my share of "jet fuel". had to make it drinkable. I watched a couple of episodes of " The Detectorists". that's some funny shit. now that you have extra time on your hands maybe take up the hobby. I'll have you know I have a outstanding collecting of bottle caps and pull rings.

[@highly-spirited]

I like that idea of a ‘cheap’ rum. Might be worth a video you know! And I’ve kept an eye out for a secondhand metal detector, but as yet, never taken the plunge. And your ‘finds’ aren’t selling the attraction very well for me to go and get one either 😂 It might have to wait as a retirement hobby though.

[@fourdeadinohio8303]

@@highly-spirited it's addicting. every time you hear the beep your mind goes from gold, silver rings to pull tap. I've found gold rings, coins, civil war buttons, musket balls, Native American copper jewelry and about 20 hot wheels. I bet the hot wheels got your attention....lol Check out "mudlarkers" Nicola and si~finds who find museum quality artifacts in the Themes River.

[@karlosss1868]

I'll still look forward to the odd video mate. Your experiment of mixing with coke shows why most people won't use their good scotch to mix with coke. For drinks you may consume neat however and having neutral to mild flavours (Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Southern Comfort, Limoncello, Cointreau etc) your good spirit will be perfect. For the stonger flavours like Black Sambuka you can easily get away with a single distillation of Turbo.

[@highly-spirited]

I recon your right there buddy. I’m easily pleased with most stuff I make, it when you want something that little bit extra special, then it will come into its own. And thanks for your support. I will be doing more vids, just a limited quantity.

[@steviebboy69]

I have a turbo yeast, that was put through an Air still and it has that yeasty flavour to it, ran through carbon it goes. I tried double distilling 2 bottles of the manky tail stuff that was 20% ish and it tasted way better for that. I should double distill a few of my other bottles of the strong stuff, watered back down in the still.

[@highly-spirited]

Thanks, that’s a good comment. I’ve never bothered doing one before, but I’m hopefully going to do a double Sugar Wash Distillation and see if that improves on a single Distillation.

[@steviebboy69]

@@highly-spirited I am yet to double distill the main run stuff as I mentioned above but as I have heard many times you need to double or triple distill the turbo stuff out of an airstill.

[@Jake_B74]

Randy from Stillworks and Brewing sent me... I guess he owes you an apology lol...

[@highly-spirited]

Hey there. I’m afraid it’s me that owes you the apology, and that’s for your journey over here only to be disappointed by my content 😂

[@Philmoon69]

Its Sunday and im missing your latest video release :(

[@highly-spirited]

Yeah it’s a bit odd for me not releasing a video as well :/ I’m actually doing a Stripping Run right now for my next vid, but when it will be out for you to watch is anyone’s guess.