The Best Way to distill spirits
Note: Home distillation is illegal in many countries and can be extremely dangerous. This information is for educational purposes only.
Commercial distillation is a fascinating scientific process used to create spirits. The basic steps are:
- Fermentation of grains, fruits, or vegetables to create alcohol
- Heating the fermented liquid in a large copper still
- Collecting vapor as it cools and condenses
- Separating different parts of the distillate based on quality
Professional distillers use sophisticated equipment and strict safety measures to create their products. You can learn more about legal, commercial distillation from these sources:
If you're interested in spirits production, consider studying food science or chemical engineering in college, or pursuing an internship at a legal distillery when you're old enough.