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Hi PhDBrewer, Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. Indeed, a big challenge was making sure the flask is watertight. I will keep in mind to store it with cheaper spirits. As I was making it though, I was thinking of ways to prevent leaks and what I did essentially was make an "o-ring"...

Hi Brokennock, I agree with what you're saying, it makes sense. But the taste of the whiskey was not really my concern. In my initial post here, I asked concerning the safety of un-lined horns and the materials aforementioned. If I can get a pure whiskey taste, then all the better - and one...

Ok, let me say this simply so you will understand: If I didn't care about doing this as historically accurate as possible, then I wouldn't be here. I would have just used a food-grade epoxy and the job would be done. Hence, I posted a thread asking people for advice on how to line my whiskey...

Hi tenngun, When I speak to farmers here, many recount stories of their fathers or grandfathers running home-stills. Indeed some were noted for their particular moonshine that they made and probably went on to supply their communities, but I think most would have just catered for home-use, if...

Hi there, Oh no I haven't come across that before, I'm not really a brandy drinker. But cane spirit is quite good, although I don't drink that either much. I'm more of a whiskey and beer chap. I like wine too but only French wine, not Cape-made wine. I'm from the Lower Albany district...

GREENSWLDE, Thanks for the greetings. I'm glad you've enjoyed your time here before. But please forgive me, I don't understand what you mean concerning Cape Smoke and incorrect contents? Kind regards, SAO

freedom475, Got you on that one, thanks! Kind regards, SAO

Cutfinger, Already spoken to him, he's the one who suggested I investigate Brewer's Pitch. SAO

Hi windini, I actually didn't think the whiskey would dissolve the pitch. When it hardened in the pot I made it in, it was like glass and could not be dented - hence my suprise that whiskey actually softened it, lesson learned I guess. Your advice is appreciated though. I have indeed tried...

fjrdoc, In hindsight, I've also thought I should have left it un-lined. However, when I initially did my research, many sites said that un-lined horns would have posed health risks, hence my trouble of trying to find a natural liner to put in there. Well, I've already used Brewer's Pitch...

freedom475! Now this is an answer I've been looking for! I'm thinking then to line beeswax over the Brewer's Pitch I've already used inside. The pitch is rock hard when it's dried so I'm guessing the wax applied over it will protect it and keep it that way. Thanks man! SAO tenngun...

oldwood, Thanks for your reply. I would like to know, what were your bad experiences? Was it just a bad taste from the alcohol? Or did it make you sick? What were the negative points for you? Kind regards, SAO

Hi Brokennock, Thanks for the correction, and it by no means sullies the topic. To be honest, it's the first time I've heard "Period Correct". Here in South Africa we've just used the word "Period". And with the common term "pc" referring to being politically correct, I mistook it for that...

Hi there, That was one of my questions above yes. I'm wondering if it will be feasible to do so and just let the current liner wear off. I hope someone has had a good experience with un-lined horns. Kind regards, SAO

Cutfinger, Yes some cultures drank out of horns as you'd drink out of a cup. And others, like I've mentioned, the Scots and the Boers, used horns to carry their drink in. Horns are rather plentiful when you work with sheep or cattle. Now, being a natural container, you'd need only plug the...

Hi Eutycus, Cleaning and drinking, and perhaps for medicine too. SAO

There used to be a lovely advert that showed on TV a while back, concerning my choice of poison here and there was a catch-phrase that's stuck with me, and it went: "Where is the best whiskey made? Ask a Scot, and he'll tell you". Now, if you were to ask a Scot about whiskey horns and how long...

appalichian hunter, That would be ideal, however, this flask is intended as a traveling/camping item, so it would have to hold the whiskey for extended periods. Kind regards, SAO

Hi Ponderosaman, I actually didn't think of bladders. I assume a pig's bladder would be strongest? Although I have never used or tanned bladders, but I know people used to make pouches from bladders in the old days. Its spherical shape should theoretically fill the horn up well too. A note...

deerstalkert, Thanks for your reply. The first half of your idea won't be applicable as I'm trying to make this historically accurate. However, the second half of your idea is very similar to Pietro's. It could work and I will consider it. SAO