Posted:
September 25, 2023
Alcohol Distillation and the Science of Aroma
Alcohol distillation is an intricate process requiring both precision and intuition. The primary goal is to extract ethanol from water while simultaneously extracting any congeners – molecules responsible for creating flavor in spirits – using evaporation, condensation and re-evaporation (reflux). Distillation involves an endless cycle of evaporation, condensation and refluxing that should maximize energy savings […]