What You Need to Know
Distillation involves the application of heat to a liquid, causing the formation of vapor, which is then condensed and collected as a purified liquid. The technique relies on the differences in boiling points of the components in the liquid, allowing for the separation and purification of the desired compounds. Different distillation techniques, such as pot still, column still, and vacuum distillation, can be used to achieve varying levels of purity and yield.
Steps
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Scotch Whisky (Scotland): Double/triple distillation creates signature smoothness
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Tequila (Mexico): Pot still distillation preserves agave terpenes
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Absinthe (Switzerland): Fractional distillation isolates anethole from wormwood
The Science
Primary Reaction
VAPORIZATION