Raven's Blackberry Reserve

Blackberries right off the bush, but with a bite. That is how this one will grab you. The wonderful flavor of blackberries and then fortified with a blackberry whiskey.
3 lbs Wildflower Honey
96 oz Spring Water
2 lbs Blackberries (previously frozen)
1/2 packet Lalvin 71B
1/4 tsp Go Ferm
1/2 tsp Fermaid O
1/4 tsp Pectic Enzyme
Secondary
1 lb Blackberries 3-4 weeks
Back Sweeten to taste
Pasteurize ( I use the Anova method) for 22 minutes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit .
Fortify with Starlight Distillery Blackberry Whiskey.
8 0z Subtle Whiskey Character
12 oz Balanced
16 oz Bold Dessert Mead
1/2 of a Madagascar Vanilla Bean, split
Medium Toast American Oak Spiral (2 /12 inches)
1 Ceylon Cinnamon Stick
Age for 30 days.
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