2015-11-02 Bala N'gombe, Stage 1

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Mix:

1. Four Cousins, Dry Red x 6L
2. Four Cousins, Sweet Red x 3L
3. 1 Tblsp. anise seed
4. 1 Tblsp. whole cloves
5. 4 sticks whole cinnamon, hand-crushed

Head basket contents: Copalwood (Guibourtia coleosperma) charcoal

Time to distill: 5 hours (split)

Temp (est. off oven thermometer): 88 ~ 92C

Distillate volume: Approximately 750mL (slug 100mL)

Aging medium: Toasted Zambezi teak (Baikea plurijuga)

Proof: Not determined.