Malthead247

On 2/3/2022 at 7:06 AM, Kindred Spirits said:

Hey there, glad to hear you are looking at joining the business of distilling, I have worked with a few of those manufacturers you mentioned.

The main thing, is making sure you verify the specifications of the equipment to make sure it will work well for you.  Which can take a lot more than just a few lines of text on a forum.

If you want to have a discussion check out my website and schedule a consult I would love to talk with you.

 

KindredSpiritsCSG.com

I hugely appreciate this and will be in touch. Thanks!

22 hours ago, Southernhighlander said:

Malthead,

Sorry.  I didn't look at your profile so I didn't know you were from NZ.  That being the case some of what I said does not apply.  Good luck.

The information you provided was incredibly valuable, thank you so much! I have felt a little uneasy about the counterfeit potential with the stills I have listed. I keep coming back to DYE equipment as being the only reliable kit from China. 

I would also like to explore the option of stills from the US, Southernhighlander, would you ship to NZ? If so, I will send a quotation request through to the email you have provided. Thanks

23 hours ago, HerrickCreek said:

I've got a 200L DYE and I'm in NZ. Haven't had any issues - they customised it exactly how I wanted it. Shipping was fairly easy and they have good support. I used Mainfrieght as my forwarder. Mine's a single layer though, so I can't speak to their double layer stills. Whereabouts are you starting up in NZ?

Right next door mate  We are basically neighbours here in NZ haha. Jokes aside, I am looking to launch in Otago - premises TBC. 

I have looked at DYE, however my customer support lady isn't flash with english and is missing some details I have specified. May I ask who you spoke with so I can progress with them?

Looking forward to coming to Chch to try some 'Smokin Right Rear'! 

Hi all, I am launching a small craft distillery and am looking for an affordable 250L to 350L multifunction still. 

I have found quite a few suppliers from China, who have provided schematics and information that seems legitimate. I am hoping there is someone who can advise me on a company that provides a high level of quality? I have heard good things about DYE, however their still designs do not appeal to me. 

Current options I have found include:

Hooloo Distilling -  https://hooloodistill.com/products/200l-crystal-distilliation-equipment-with-bubble-caps-crystal-column

Rain star Ltd -  http://rainstarltd.com/product/356258.html

Ace Machinery - https://www.ace-chn.com/Distiller/

HANGZHOU ZHENGJIU MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO.,LTD -  https://tinyurl.com/2p8kvt7v

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. I am looking to use an oil heated boiler, but have also received an affordable quote for an 18kw steam generator.

Thank you very much!

Malthead

Hello! Exciting times ahead. 

I have been distilling professionally for a few years now for companies in New Zealand. I am now getting close to getting my own craft distillery off the ground!

I specialise in whisky and gin, and am excited to produce and sell my product domestically in the near future.