Distilling

Spirits — from history & chemistry through the still tiers.

Distilling · Deep Dive

Distilling

From low wines to the heart cut, the long answer to a short question.

Spirits — from history & chemistry through the still tiers.

Photo: ASW Distillery — Stills head on by Thechadwix · CC BY-SA 4.0

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    Volumes

    1. Vol 1 Vol 1 — History of Distilling and the Chemistry of Transformation
    2. Vol 2 Vol 2 — Fermentation: From Raw Ingredients to Distillable Wash
    3. Vol 3 Vol 3 — The Tier-1 Kitchen Still: Your First Distillation
    4. Vol 4 Vol 4 — The Tier-2 Bench Rig: Dedicated Equipment, Two-Run Workflow
    5. Vol 5 Vol 5 — The Tier-3 Reflux Column: Active Rectification, Reflux Ratio, Neutral Spirit
    6. Vol 6 Vol 6 — The Tier-4 Dual-Mode Hybrid: Whiskey OR Neutral From One Dedicated Rig
    7. Vol 7 Vol 7 — The Tier-5 Dedicated Single-Purpose Rig: 15–25 Gallon, One Spirit Done Exceptionally
    8. Vol 8 Vol 8 — The Tier-6 Small Craft Distillery: Equipment, TTB Licensing, and the Commercial Path

    Reference: Still-tier comparison · Legal & safety