Nha Trang Special - The Distiller’s Diary

[LasLunas]

9.5 g

 

[Joe]

Aghh, you all are cheating me!

 

[Joe]

Aghh, you all are cheating me!

@kban hahaha

 

[An Agarwood]

The first pull gave me just 8 grams, and
density is lighter than water.

 

[Joe]

Damn!

 

[Mr.P]

The first pull gave me just 8 grams, and
density is lighter than water.
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Lucky winner gets a bottle?? That's @LasLunas I believe!

 

[An Agarwood]

@LasLunas , you’re welcome to come to Vietnam, I’ll hand you the gift myself.

Yesterday there was a power cut at my place, so the cooling water pump couldn’t run. Fortunately I switched to the backup line in time, and the distillation went on smoothly.

Day 7: Most of the oil is clinging at the bottom of the separator. This happens when the heavier, resinous fractions appear.

 

[Be en Foret]

Today, wood, water and fire finally meet and play together.

The first drop of oil has appeared, and feeling is still like a first love, waiting nervously for what’s to come 😂.

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Are you going to sell the pist-distilled wood? I would be interested.🙂🙏

 

[kban]

Are you going to sell the pist-distilled wood? I would be interested.🙂🙏

Just curious, what do you use it for?

 

[Be en Foret]

Just curious, what do you use it for?

Sure, for making incense. Nga Trang is one of my favorite Agarwoods. Often, there are aromatics left in the wood that do not carry in the steam.

 

[kban]

Sure, for making incense. Nga Trang is one of my favorite Agarwoods. Often, there are aromatics left in the wood that do not carry in the steam.

This makes sense. Thank you for explaining.

 

[An Agarwood]

Sure, for making incense. Nga Trang is one of my favorite Agarwoods. Often, there are aromatics left in the wood that do not carry in the steam.

I also plan to make incense with it, adding some undistilled chips for a richer scent.
You’re right, some aromatic parts don’t evaporate and stay in the wood.

 

[Be en Foret]

I also plan to make incense with it, adding some undistilled chips for a richer scent.
You’re right, some aromatic parts don’t evaporate and stay in the wood.

Also, it's great for bakhoor style incense as those remaining aromatics will hold the perfume in a "fixative" type way. That's a lot of distilled wood.... So, are you willing to part with any? 😉🙏

 

[LasLunas]

Lucky winner gets a bottle?? That's @LasLunas I believe!

Hurray!!!

 

[LasLunas]

Lucky winner gets a bottle?? That's @LasLunas I believe!

Exciting.

 

[LasLunas]

Count me in. I will get some at the end of it all and will follow the process!

Me too if possible, please

 

[Mr.P]

Exciting.

I was just joking around… This is not a giveaway thread, my apologies!

 

[LasLunas]

OK
I can take a joke, forgive my child like response! You fooled me....so you have one joke coming your way when least expected!🥰

 

[Mr.P]

OK
I can take a joke, forgive my child like response! You fooled me....so you have one joke coming your way when least expected!🥰

I was actually trying to joke with the OP! 🙂 "What goes around comes around", sounds about right though!

 

[LasLunas]

I was actually trying to joke with the OP! 🙂 "What goes around comes around", sounds about right though!

😘