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This is the "official" build log of our Distillery :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Part 1
Grain storage area (racking to come)
Grain storage area and test and development area (in progress)
Maturing and bulk spirit storage area
Steam generator and the start of the still area
More to come as we progress :smile:
Baldwin Distilling Build Log
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Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Whiskyaugogo » Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:24 pm
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by WTDist » Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:29 pm
nice job :handgestures-thumbupleft:
cant wait to see the 12" setups
cant wait to see the 12" setups
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by rumdidlydum » Mon Nov 16, 2015 1:18 pm
Looking good mate. :D
You even have a water tank above the dunny it can be your recirc system unless its too small :greetings-waveyellow:
You even have a water tank above the dunny it can be your recirc system unless its too small :greetings-waveyellow:
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Doubleuj » Mon Nov 16, 2015 1:26 pm
Well done, :handgestures-thumbupleft:
See you've still got the sons version of a still set up :laughing-rolling:
See you've still got the sons version of a still set up :laughing-rolling:
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Doesn't get more simple then that
Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Rowey » Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:41 pm
Looking good !! :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Keep the pics coming
Keep the pics coming
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by bluc » Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:46 pm
Awesomd will be keeping an eye on this for sure :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Darwin award » Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:14 pm
bluc wrote:Awesomd will be keeping an eye on this for sure :handgestures-thumbupleft:
:text-+1:
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Roger » Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:38 pm
Good to see an update!! Keep them coming
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by tipsy » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:49 am
Darwin award wrote:bluc wrote:Awesomd will be keeping an eye on this for sure :handgestures-thumbupleft:
:text-+1:
:text-+1: :text-+1:
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Catcher & Co » Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:47 pm
Nice!!! Well done. :text-coolphotos:
Thems are some massive grain bags :-)
Thems are some massive grain bags :-)
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by MacStill » Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:32 am
Catcher & Co wrote:Nice!!! Well done. :text-coolphotos:
Thems are some massive grain bags :-)
Wait till you see his 5 Star gear "soon" :teasing-neener:
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by 1 2many » Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:11 am
Excellent work whisky. :clap: :clap:
Looking forward to seeing your progress. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Keep the updates coming.
Looking forward to seeing your progress. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Keep the updates coming.
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Whiskyaugogo » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:12 pm
The Eagle has Landed - Part 1
One of 2 x 40 foot Shipping containers that our 5 Star gear arrived in.
Mash Tun ready to move in.
Mash Tun inside.
Mash Tun in place.
1000 Litre Still Boiler
One of 2 x 40 foot Shipping containers that our 5 Star gear arrived in.
Mash Tun ready to move in.
Mash Tun inside.
Mash Tun in place.
1000 Litre Still Boiler
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Whiskyaugogo » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:19 pm
The Eagle has Landed - Part 2
2000 Litre Still Boiler
Fermenter 1 moving into place
All 2000 Litre Fermenters in place
Bling
Start of 2000 litre 4 Plate Still Build
More to come soon!!
2000 Litre Still Boiler
Fermenter 1 moving into place
All 2000 Litre Fermenters in place
Bling
Start of 2000 litre 4 Plate Still Build
More to come soon!!
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Doubleuj » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:30 pm
:o wow. :clap: :clap: :clap:
When can we book a tour??? :laughing-rolling: members only of course
When can we book a tour??? :laughing-rolling: members only of course
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by Redux » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:40 pm
Doubleuj wrote::o wow. :clap: :clap: :clap:
When can we book a tour??? :laughing-rolling: members only of course
seconded!!
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by rumdidlydum » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:51 pm
Thats awsome. The gear looks brilliant :shock:
You will be up and running before you know it. I bet you and mac have spent many hours and nights on the phone working it all out. Gret to see it all come together
:text-+1: on the tour's
You will be up and running before you know it. I bet you and mac have spent many hours and nights on the phone working it all out. Gret to see it all come together
:text-+1: on the tour's
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by wil » Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:14 pm
wow that is AWESOME!! you must be proud Al & Whisky. Would love to see it in action also.
hope it exceeds your expectations like most 5 star gear does.
cheers
Wil
hope it exceeds your expectations like most 5 star gear does.
cheers
Wil
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Re: Baldwin Distilling Build Log
by woodduck » Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:16 pm
That's some awesome gear :handgestures-thumbupleft: well done guys.
Can't wait to see the rest
Can't wait to see the rest
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