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Offline jkru  
#1 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 12:08:32 AM(UTC)
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Brand new to the game. Anyone got any ideas on how to start southern comfort?
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#2 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 1:35:50 AM(UTC)
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This is all i found so far

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The base ingredient of Southern Comfort is a whiskey derived from neutral grains, which create a clear or light color. Caramel coloring is added to give it its distinct copper color. The liquor has a sweet taste that clashes with the bitter strength of the liquor, which is derived from spices and fruit flavorings. These include cinnamon, vanilla, peach, orange, apricot and sugar. Everything is combined to create a unique taste that is great mixed with fruit juices, sodas or straight or on the rocks.
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#3 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 2:16:31 AM(UTC)
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"I think I saw an extract once that was touted as So. Com.

Check on the website here and see if its availiable, all you need then is a neutral likker and your off and running."
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#4 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 2:31:25 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: heeler Go to Quoted Post
I think I saw an extract once that was touted as So. Com.

Check on the website here and see if its availiable, all you need then is a neutral likker and your off and running.


Then if using an extract, wouldnt he would have to start with a sugar wash Rather than a grain whiskey???
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#5 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 2:43:46 AM(UTC)
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Yeah prolly and it would be cheaper too....I dont think you HAVE to but yeah....why not.
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#6 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 5:05:05 AM(UTC)
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Here is another description

There are a few special elixirs that incorporate a grape brandy or grain whiskey as the base spirit, an infusion that gives the liqueur an added level of flavor complexity. The two best known are Drambuie, the Scottish liqueur that blends Scotch whisky, heather honey and selected herbs with a subtle peppery back note. Irish Mist is a lighter, drier liqueur that uses honey and Irish whiskey. The American version is Southern Comfort, a very sweet liqueur with a peachy flavor and a hint of citrus in the finish.

Aside from using neutral and essence

I guess it starts out basicly a single grain ((not necessarily all malt.) then the other infusions are added.

I still would like to come across someones attemt at imitating the liquor.
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#7 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 5:09:20 AM(UTC)
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I just tripped over this description===It sounds good.

In an episode of The Thirsty Traveler entitled "A River of Whiskey," spirits historian Chris Morris describes the original recipe of Southern Comfort. Heron began with good-quality bourbon and would add: "An inch of vanilla bean, about a quarter of a lemon, half of a cinnamon stick, four cloves, a few cherries, and an orange bit or two. He would let this soak for days. And right when he was ready to finish, he would add his sweetener: he liked to use honey."
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#8 Posted : Friday, November 02, 2012 3:18:01 PM(UTC)
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thanks all... I have a sugar mash ready to distill. i age it and try. will let ya know how it turns out.. thanks again..
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#9 Posted : Saturday, November 03, 2012 7:48:47 AM(UTC)
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NOW YOU DONE WENT AND DID IT JKRU
I had a bottle 1500 ml of burbon i made from BH essence and vodka. Now its in a large jar along with vanilla beans-cinnamon sticks--cloves--cherrys--lemons and oranges. It looks good but i have no ida what it will taste like in a few weeks.
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#10 Posted : Saturday, November 03, 2012 11:12:08 PM(UTC)
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I used this BH by strand to make the burbon

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#11 Posted : Monday, November 05, 2012 11:36:56 AM(UTC)
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Im on it as well. I stripped a sugar wash at about 80 degrees. kept a quart back thats currently ageing in oak. Gonna do that for a few weeks then add the fruit. probably add the essence too.... thats a good idea..
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#12 Posted : Sunday, December 09, 2012 2:08:44 AM(UTC)
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gonna taste mine today. will let ya know how it goes. smells good.
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#13 Posted : Wednesday, April 15, 2015 7:18:03 AM(UTC)
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After reading this post I bought some BH Whiskey essence. I am going to try the essence with spices and see how it comes out. You have my interest peaked.
The only thing that others me is the propelyine glycol in the essences. I know there is not enough in there to hurt us but the thought of adding antifreeze to my drink is against all my instincts. We work hard to remove foreshots with bad stuff in it and them add them back? A conflict of interest for me.
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here's the southern comfort essence http://www.brewhaus.com/...ssippi-Essence-P741.aspx
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