Master the craft of distilling with practical, step-by-step guidance
Learn how to plan a distillery, manage heat, and handle common equipment to produce spirits with consistency.
This edition compiles detailed, real-world instructions on building, operating, and refining a distillery. It covers the layout of a precinct, cellar design, and the essential considerations for brewing, fermenting, and distilling, drawn from extensive practice and historic methods. You’ll find practical notes on apparatus, process flow, and safety-minded tips that help the distiller control quality from mash to final spirit.
- How to choose a site and design a cellar for stable storage
- Techniques for mashing, fermentation, and first distillations
- Guidance on selecting and maintaining distilling equipment
- Tips for producing different styles of spirits, from malt to brandy
Ideal for readers who want a hands-on, traditional approach to distilling and want to understand the mechanics and daily routines of a working distillery. This edition speaks to both newcomers and practitioners looking to refine their craft.