The Art of Distillation

The art of distillation is a method used to separate liquids based on differences in their boiling points. It involves heating a liquid mixture until the component with the lowest boiling point vaporizes, then capturing and condensing the vapor back into liquid form. This process allows for purification or concentration of specific substances, such as producing spirits from fermented liquids or refining essential oils. Skilled distillation requires precise control of temperature and timing to ensure effective separation and high-quality results, making it both an art and a science.