spirits distillation

Spirits distillation is a process that separates alcohol from a fermented liquid, like wine or mash. The fermented liquid is heated in a still, causing the alcohol, which has a lower boiling point than water, to vaporize first. The alcohol vapors rise and pass into a condenser, where they cool and turn back into liquid form. This process increases the alcohol content and refines flavors, resulting in spirits like whiskey, vodka, or rum. Distillation thus concentrates the alcohol and can also influence the spirit's character based on how it’s done.