American Whiskey Makers Dig Deep in Search of New Flavors
Peated whiskey immediately conjures images of sipping a medicinal Islay malt beneath the shadow of a crumbling castle in the windswept moorlands of Scotland. But peat bogs are not a strictly Scottish or even European environment. While peat is...
Nestville Distillery
Between Hungary to the south and Poland and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia has traditionally been regarded as one of the “vodka belt” countries. “Never in a million years did I think Slovakians would convert to drinking...
So you want to make a Gin?
There are two main factors to consider when it comes to making gin: One, The Base Spirit; and two, the Botanicals.
The Base Spirit
There are two main choices here: one is to buy in Neutral Grain Spirit from a third...
What is a Master Distiller?
In the rapidly growing craft distilling industry, no other question — save the definition of the term “craft” — triggers as much heated debate as the meaning behind the title of “Master Distiller.” Much has been discussed or written...
One-Shot vs. Concentrate or Concentrating on Gin with a Single-Shot
There are many different ways to create gin, even before you switch on the still. Even after the distillate is produced, a whole range of different decisions and options exist.
A simple way to produce gin is to put botanicals...
Summer 2019 Book Reviews
The Nano Distillery: The Future of Distilling
Compiled and edited by Brad Plummer and Andrew Faulkner
(Hayward: White Mule Press, 2018)
148 pages
$25.00
ISBN: 9781732235403
New from ADI’s White Mule Press, The Nano Distillery is a must read for anyone thinking of opening a...
Not So Fast
Once thought of as almost extinct, aged gins have begun a tentative reemergence in the American market. Some consumers are puzzled by shades of honey and leather in what for many is the quintessential white spirit, but vintage spirits...
The History of 125
How does the proof that whiskey is entered into a barrel affect the final outcome of its character and flavor? Is there an ideal proof for whiskey? These are questions frequently asked by clients or students who take my...
The Simple Pot Still
Download 14 January 2004 Issue
In the early days of distilling essential oils for medicine and fra grances, the simple pot-still was the only tool available to the chemist. By slowly heating a liquid sample and collecting the vapor, the compound was...
Understanding Barrel Entry Proof
There are parallels to be drawn between all creative processes, including distilling. For example, when it comes to whiskey, selecting the grain, yeast, and fermentation strategy is like pulling together the loose words and notes that make up the...
