What Is Easier To Make, Whiskey Or Gin?

[JamieSmith]

Im new to this, to be honest i'd rather make whiskey but I want to make the easiest from scratch, can you guys give me as much tips as you can, would be really helpful thank you.

[Shadylane]

Er.. isn't that illegal??

[VirginVegGrower]

Hmmmmmmmm!

[JamieSmith]

its illegal ? erm as far as I know I dont think so

[Glutton4...]

It is illegal, Jamie. Do a search on the Vine, and you will find lots of information on the subject. Some quite recent. Wine-making is fine, and loads on here make their own, and beer. The rest of us buy alcohol and add various fruits to make delicious concoctions; ie Sloe Gin, Damson Brandy, Raspberry Vodka...

That reminds me, my Rasperry Voddy must be ready!

[bearded bloke]

my Rasperry Voddy must be ready!

Wayhay,all around to G4's place for a booze up

[Glutton4...]

* Pulls curtains and locks doors!

[Two_Sheds]

its illegal ? erm as far as I know I dont think so

Before you start to produce spirits you must:

obtain a distiller’s licence. The production of spirits by a person who is not licensed, is an offence for which there is a penalty.

It's dangerous too: http://www.channel4.com/news/police-...ton-blast-site

[Hilary B]

With luck, the right yeast, and a lot of patience, you MAY manage to ferment something to about 22% alcohol. 17% is actually good going.
To get any more than this, you have to distill, which is illegal on a DIY scale. It is even illegal to freeze the water out (which works if the starting alcohol content is high enough, otherwise you just get boozy lollies, which ARE legal, for your own use).
There are high alcohol kits which claim to make (for instance) whisky, but it will still be a lot weaker than even the cheapest of bought stuff (typically 30% is as low as it goes).

[Nicos]

Sorry- yes- it is illegal without a licence- sorry- I have to close this thread- there are 'similar' flavoured products on the internet- but not via this site...I'm sure you'll understand!