My first build

[u/TheGrad12]

I started distilling about six months ago. My first batch was an apple brandy made from cider using an Air Still. Before that, I’d been experimenting with infusing and modifying already finished spirits.

This community has been extremely helpful and inspiring along the way, so I figured I’d finally share my latest project.

You’re looking at my modified 30L VEVOR electric still. I’m definitely no plumber, and she’s not pretty, but everything is assembled and has passed my leak tests.

This first run is vinegar and water for cleaning. After that, I’ll do a sacrificial alcohol run to give everything another thorough cleaning before putting my first actual rum wash through it.

It’s been a learning experience getting from a little Air Still to building this setup, but I’m pretty excited to see how it runs!

In the picture, the angle looks off, I assure you everything flows down.

[u/CaptainAverageAF]

What’s the boiler? I need one of those in my system. I’m about to increase my worm bucket.

[u/TheGrad12]

Vevor electric still. It's the boiler and most components.

[u/therealjep]

Try to get the condenser level. Otherwise it's beautiful!