Vodka

Question 1

Options for conversion x2

Answer 1

Use malted barley

Buy enzymes

Question 2

Still?

Answer 2

Column - only which will produce spirit 95-96% abv

Option to use pot as a primary still for low wines

Question 3

base spirit before dilution?

Answer 3

bought and diluted but can be rough texture.- so some will redistill in pot still to soften.
NB this is a hybrid pot -column still/ pot linked to rectifier
NB quality of water is very important

Question 4

finishing options?

Answer 4

charcoal filter (activated charcoal), removes undesirable congeners.

use of additives: for texture (ltd info on this)

Question 5

styles x2

Answer 5

Neutral (light smooth dry), eg Smirnoff

Characterful: more mouthfilling texture. Flavours remain light. NB not same as flavoured.

Question 6

Quality vodka?

Answer 6

https://hhavodka.com/the-difference-between-high-end-low-end-vodka/

Quality of raw materials
Filtering also important.