Distillation

How many times should whiskey be distilled? Each time a whiskey is heated, condensed, and collected, we call that a distillation. Do it twice and call it a double distillation. Do it three times… you get the idea. Read more on www.eater.com Popular booze that has been around for millennia is whiskey. It is produced … Read more

What is a reflux still? What Is a Reflux Still? A Reflux Still is essentially a Column Still. It typically generates a much higher proof, yet much less flavorful alcohol, than a pot still. The width and height of your reflux system will greatly determine the purity of your product and the speed that it … Read more

What is a stripping run? After fermentation is complete, we are left with a soupy, grainy solution that now contains alcohol anywhere from 8-10%, due to the yeast doing its job. When we perform our first distillation ? called a ‘Run’ ? it is referred to as a stripping run, because we concentrate and strip … Read more

Can I make vodka at home? Vodka is a neutral spirit that is usually not aged and can be made from grains, potatoes, sugars, and fruits that are fermented to produce alcohol. Home brewers should take extreme caution during the distilling process to discard the methanol, which can be fatal if consumed. Read more on … Read more

What type of still is best for gin? copper Apart from the undeniable aesthetic appeal, copper plays an important, even essential, role in the gin-making process. While stills can equally be made from stainless steel, aluminium, and a range of other materials, we find that copper is the very best option. Read more on sipsmith.com … Read more

What happens if you distill vodka? With vodka, you distill to a high proof to reduce unwanted flavors with the goal being 95% ABV. This makes the source of your water, if you are a vodka maker, very important. Other spirits require this as well, but neutrality isn’t what those spirits are after. Read more … Read more

What happens if you distill beer? When you distill beer, there is also a grainy sweetness that does not exist in whiskey, possibly because there are unfermentable sugars in beer that make the beer desirable. The beer is not completely fermented out leaving that sweetness and smooth mouth feel behind in the beer. Read more … Read more

What do you need to distill alcohol? With pot distillation, you put a batch of fermented liquid (the beer or wine that you’re planning to distill) into a copper pot. You cap and seal the pot and heat it. As the liquid heats up, the alcohol in the liquid boils first (because alcohol boils at … Read more