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Kris –
The kit was delivered quickly and packaged well. My first batch is currently fermenting and everything is going well. If you’re just starting out, this kit is indeed very simple. The included guide is clear. If you’re new to distilling, like me, I would highly recommend giving this kit a try.
William White –
A good ricipe and outstanding customer service
Brian Jones –
The kit is perfect! It comes with step by step instructions on how to make the mash. It also comes with white oak for aging! Heck you can even watch Cyrus on YouTube make the beginners bourbon ( That’s what I did) If you’re new to the hobby check this out you’ll be glad you did! ( I know I am) Remember, start with the basics and grow there! ✌️
Gary Shaffer –
I purchased the Beginner Bourbon Kit and I was quite anxious to get cooking (pun intended) and fermenting. I emailed Cyrus once cooking was complete concerning the fermentation process (on the grain or not). He responded very quickly and answered my question. A week later I asked a question about how long I could leave the mash sit after fermentation because I had to leave town for a few weeks. Again, he answered my email promptly. I distilled the mash, tasted and cut and tasted (it all tasted great). Placed the shine in two large mason jars and added the toasted oak. I did all of this on my wife’s birthday, so I named it “Birthday Bourbon!” So, after “aging” for just shy of three months, the color of the product is perfect and it is very smooth. I can sit back, sip and enjoy this spirit knowing that I made it, with Cyrus’ help. You cannot go wrong with this kit. It’s all in the box. All you have to do is follow the directions. And if you get stuck, email Cyrus. He will help you!
dave –
my guy cy is the man, kit arrived fast, cant say that about my last order but thats on the post office $!#!#$!$$#@$!
now the kit nicely packed easy understandable instuctions, and he helped with any question i had, hes really there as your shine guru, made my first batch i thought my mash had stalled the 2 buckets 1 stopped after 3 days so i just added lil more sugar dash of yeast and back in action, im ad a few sample quart jugs for my neighbors i told them give me honest opinion, 4 days later after they drank the 122 proof i made they said it was good, they mixed theirs with ocean spray grapefruit juice, they were happy wanting to know when my next batch will be, anyway im on to the beginers bourbon kit. this is the gogo juice i really want to learn,,, lear that aging with wood and things. cy get ready for more questions lol
John Mc –
Great Deal for a beginner like me, help takes the guesswork out with clear instructions. I have it bubbling away in the fermenter now, which I built using Cy’s DIY Fermenter kit, another great product, I can’t wait to run it.
Chad Hensch –
The Sweet Feed is what sparked my interest in this kit. I looked all over for non-pelletized sweet feed to do this myself. I searched Rural King, Tractor Supply, and even Walmart. None of them carried a version which contained no pellets in their mix. This kit is plug and play. You have everything needed to have success with this kit. Now go out and prove to your family, friends, and fellow shiners that you’re a master shiner.
Brian –
I’m brand new to distilling. this will be my first run. The Simple Beginners Bourbon Kit was delivered quickly. Mixing the mash was simple. the instructions were easlily followed. It is still fermenting as I write this. I’ll write an update to review the finished produect.
Kevin –
Fast delivery , product is as described , haven’t had the chance to start yet and I’m sure it will be good
dd –
Nice Product, easy to use, I ended up adding some of the Grape Nuts from th Rye Recipe I had left over. Beer came out tasting awesome can’t wait until I can cook it!
Tim W. –
I completed the Super Simple Bourbon Kit. The directions were very straight forward and the entire kit was as it’s name, simple. The net for me was a stout, smooth bourbon. I can’t wait for a couple weeks to pass for the oak aging. Nice to have an easy recipe to get me to a different, new product, even if it is a “cheater” lol. Thanks Cyrus.
Bobby –
Every order i have made has been amazing, simple instructions very easy to make. Only if we could get a shiners cookbook in print. However these recipes are amazing, definitely take my hat off to you.
Jeremy –
Package arrived in good condition and contained everything expected. The instructions are thorough yet clear and simple. If you’re looking for a simple starter this is the way to go.
John –
Everything worked out well. I have an 8 gallon pot so I spilt everything in half. Used it to familiar myself using the triple scale hydrometer adjusting heat settings.
Shane –
Loved this kit!!! Arrived sooner than expected. Was simple to do with the instructions and turned out great!!! I will be buying this kit again
Stephen Miller –
Cyrus was very helpful when there was a mixup with my order. Would highly recommend this website to anyone trying to get into distilling
Jay Rivers –
Outstanding customer service. Easy to follow instructions that helped me make my first run. Highly recommended!!
Keith Erickson –
This was my third order, every time it arrives quickly, everything is packaged wonderfully with easy to follow instructions. For me, it’s a fun hobby, and I will continue to get all my products here, great efficient service!