Moonshine still Finland: review and reviews
Interestingly, the devices under this name are produced by several manufacturers, and all of them are domestic. According to available data, none of the suppliers of moonshine stills "Finland" present on the Russian market has any relation to Finnish enterprises.
Similar products are produced by factories in Kirov, Moscow and Balashikha ("Thermosphere"), which are usually credited with the authorship of these products. The design of the distiller "Finland"
Briefly about the device
Like any moonshine still, the "Finnish" distillation device consists of several parts. The standard distiller includes:
Distillation cube.
Coupled dry still and refrigerator.
The thermometer.
Hose for water supply.
Also on sale are Finlandia stills with heating elements and distillation columns under the same brand name.
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Advantages of the moonshine still Finland
Quality material and factory assembly. The apparatus is made of high quality food grade stainless steel 2 mm thick. The seams are made by argon welding and are well polished. Stamped flanges are equipped with stiffening ribs, which provides reliable protection against leakage. The device has a mirror surface, a thickened bottom and a decent look.
The presence of a built-in bimetallic thermometer. Measuring device helps to control the distillation process.
Successful design of the dry still. The presence of a tap for draining fusel oils facilitates their removal, and the collapsible body allows you to use the sump for flavoring alcohol.
Wide and durable connecting elements. The tubes connecting the elements of the device have a sufficient diameter and thickness, which eliminates the risk of clogging and damage.
High tightness of the tank. Thanks to the silicone gasket and special locks - "lambs", the lid of the device fits snugly to the cube.
Wide neck of the tank. The inlet on the distillation vessel has a sufficient diameter (12 cm), which facilitates the maintenance of the distiller.
Vertical refrigerator. The practice of moonshining shows that this orientation is optimal for the cooler.
Disadvantages of the moonshine still Finland
Lack of a drain valve on the distillation cube. This disadvantage makes it difficult to remove the spent brew.
A large number of fakes and unscrupulous sellers who deceive the buyer and insist on the "Finnish" origin of products.
Quite a high cost for standard models. If desired, you can find similar devices of good quality at more affordable prices.
The range of products
Finland devices with different cube capacities are on sale. The most popular lines:
"Lux" and "Plus". The first includes classic models for 12, 15, 20 and 30 liters. Supplied with a euro adapter. The cost starts from 12.6 thousand. rubles. The second one includes devices with a volume ranging from 8 to 50 liters. The minimum price is about 8 thousand. rubles. The drying room in all devices is equipped with a drain cock.
"Extra". Combines devices of different volumes with a collapsible drying tank. Small tanks for 10, 12, 15, 20 liters and capacious tanks for 30, 40 and 50 liters are available. The cost starts from 8.2 thousand. RUB.
"PRO". Professional apparatus, which includes a 30-liter wort boiler, 18-liter steam generator, column with removable bubbler and refrigerator, connecting and auxiliary elements. Designed to produce high-quality moonshine and flavored drinks (whiskey, gin, cognac). Price: 30 thousand. rubles.
"Dzherelo". The line is represented by 5 distillers with a vertical still and a drying tower. Supplied with a Panchenkov nozzle and connecting elements. Due to the presence of a column, the quality of the finished product is an order of magnitude higher than that of standard models. Volume of devices: 12-30 liters. The devices cost more than conventional distillers: from 18.2 thousand. UAH. rubles.
"Dzherelo PRO". Professional device for advanced users, equipped with a steam generator, a reinforcing column and a capacious cube of 30 liters. Designed to work with thick wort, suitable for the manufacture of noble drinks (whiskey, calvados, brandy). The steam generator is equipped with a pressure relief valve and a pressure gauge. Price: 31 thousand. rubles.
Devices with heating elements. There are 2 models: for 18 and 30 liters. Electric distillers allow you to distill in any place where there is an outlet. The devices are equipped with a still, a drying tower, and a basket for flavoring drinks. Cost: about 20.5 thousand. rubles.
Reviews from the Internet
It is worth recognizing that the quality of the available "Finnish" models is very good and is rated by the consumer above average.
Negative reviews are most often associated with the purchase of outright fakes, which can be distinguished by poor quality material, poor welding, and minor imperfections. Vzboltai recommends that you carefully consider the purchase and not buy devices on dubious sites.
Moonshine machines "Finland" generally satisfy the needs of consumers. More in demand are classic budget models with a dry steamer. They are rated positively: "a good home distiller", "good quality steel, corresponds to what was promised at the time of purchase", "a workhorse without frills", "good design, mirror steel, European quality", "for a beginner, Finland is a great choice", "a really high-quality moonshine still", etc. д. д.
There are also negative ones: "the price is too high - they make it in an artisanal way", "lack of technical support and spare parts, lack of communication with the manufacturer", "everything is crooked and oblique", "I am not satisfied with the quality". It is possible that negative reviews may refer to fakes of a popular brand. However, due to confusion among manufacturers, it is not possible to clarify this point. Before buying Finlandia, Vzboltai recommends that you carefully study the reviews about the supplier.
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Update: 11.02.2019
Category: Vodka an Moonshine