Maybe CFW just isn't my thing...
I run a batch of CFW about 4mths ago and was surprised at how much cornflakes flavour it kept straight out of the still (single run through 4 plate, 3" bubbler). The corn flavour was a bit too much for me, so did another batch including a tin of liquid malt. Can't remember if I reduced the amount of flakes..
So 4mths on oak and the flavour has seemed to mellow out a bit, the 2nd batch more to my liking, though both not really my thing.. a bit too corny sweet.
Rum is my thing, and have had good success with a spiced formula posted by Linny (thanks Linny!).
Got me thinking that maybe I could do something similar with the 4ltrs of 65% CFW I have still aging.
This is the recipe Linny had posted up for 2ltrs of 40% rum..
1 vanilla bean pod, split in half
1 slice of orange peel, about 2 inches long ( with the white skin removed - makes it bitter )
1 cinnamon stick
3 points of Star of Anise
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon of Sugar
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Anyone tried a spiced CFW?
Ash