How to “Cut” your Alcohol Distilling Run
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How to “Cut” your Alcohol Distilling Run

Alcohol distillation is an ancient process that is both an art and a science. It’s easy, but not as easy as simply turning it on and watching it go. Diligent distillers know that you have to keep a...
How to Distill Whiskey and Moonshine
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How to Distill Whiskey and Moonshine

There are a few methods of distilling, but the most common include pot boiling and steam distillation. The most common thing distilled around the world is water - which is used in medical facilitie...
Distilling and Temperature Control
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Distilling and Temperature Control

Temperature control is important when distilling. Don't lie down on the job. Distilling alcohol at home is an exciting process that requires skill and diligence. If you want to be great at it, be a...
What is a Bain-Marie Still?
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What is a Bain-Marie Still?

There are several designs of high quality stills used since ancient times. Depending on your needs and your final product, a Bain-Marie still - also called a “double boiler” or a “water bath” - mig...
Easy DIY Flour Paste for Your Copper Still
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Easy DIY Flour Paste for Your Copper Still

Distilling alcohol can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. One of the most important considerations to make is that when you heat alcohol, you deal with flammable alcohol vapors. In addition to m...