The Practical Distiller

Or, An Introduction to Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c.

Nonfiction, Food & Drink, Beverages, Wine & Spirits, Food Writing, Reference

• Author: John Wyeth
• ISBN: 9781449428723
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication: April 16, 2013
• Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Language: English

 Published in 1809 when distillation of spirits was legal, The Practical Distiller provides recipes and distillation methods for homemade whiskey, gin, and brandy as well as history of the various ways that alcohol has been made since the 1600s. This tome includes entire sections devoted to yeast, choosing the best rye and malt, hogsheads, methods for setting stills, clarifying whiskey and recipes for making honey wine, elderberry wine and American wine. With an effluence of recipes, methods, and historical information, The Practical Distiller is quaint and charming combined with useful and practical distilling techniques.