This 1880 work by Dr. M. La Fayette Byrn is the eighth edition of a hugely popular manual on the distillation of spirits from a variety of fruits and vegetables. Providing directions for the distillation and preparation of brandies and other spirits, this edition had appended to it M. Flinz's "Practical Directions for Distilling," a text that had appeared separately in Paris and which the author felt would provide vital information to the reader.
Written specifically for use in the educational program of the production division of Seagram Distillers Corporation, this volume provides a fundamental explanation of the physical and chemical processes involved in the operation of a grain alcohol distillery.
The complete practical distiller : comprising the most perfect and exact theoretical and practical description of the art of distillation and rectification : including all of the most recent improvements in distilling apparatus : instructions for preparing spirits from the numerous vegetables, fruits, &c. Directions for the distillation and preparation of all kinds of brandies and other spirits, spirituous and other compounds, etc. etc., all of which is so simplified that it is adapted not only to the use of extensive distillers, but for every farmer, or others who may wish to engage in the art of distilling (1868)
Written by Colin Spoelman and David Haskell—the founders of Kings County Distillery, New York City’s first distillery since Prohibition—this spirited illustrated book explores America’s age-old love affair with whiskey. A new generation of urban bootleggers is distilling whiskey at home, and cocktail enthusiasts have embraced the nuances of brown liquors. The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining presents whiskey’s history and culture from 1640 to today, when the DIY trend and the classic cocktail craze have conspired to make it the next big thing. For those thirsty for practical information, this book provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide to safe home distilling, complete with a list of supplies, step-by-step instructions, and helpful pictures, anecdotes, and tips. The final section focuses on the contemporary whiskey scene, featuring a list of microdistillers, cocktail and food recipes from the country’s hottest mixologists and chefs, and an opinionated guide to building your own whiskey collection. “The moonshining world is notoriously full of orally-perpetuated misinformation and the legitimate whiskey industry is full of marketing lies and half-truths; Spoelman and Haskell have thankfully defied those traditions and released an educational book of honesty and transparency.” —Serious Eats
Hardcover reprint of the original 1868 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Byrn, Marcus La Fayette. The Complete Practical Distiller: Comprising The Most Perfect And Exact Theoretical And Practical Description of The Art of Distillation And Rectification: Including All of The Most Recent Improvements In Distilling Apparatus: Instructions For Preparing Spirits From The Numerous Vegetables, Fruits, Etc. Directions For The Distillation And Preparation of All Kinds of Brandies And Other Spirits, Spirituous And Other Compounds, Etc. Etc., All of Which Is So Simplified That It Is Adapted Not Only To The Use of Extensive Distillers, But For Every Farmer, Or Others Who May Wish To Engage In The Art of Distilling. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Byrn, Marcus La Fayette. The Complete Practical Distiller: Comprising The Most Perfect And Exact Theoretical And Practical Description of The Art of Distillation And Rectification: Including All of The Most Recent Improvements In Distilling Apparatus: Instructions For Preparing Spirits From The Numerous Vegetables, Fruits, Etc. Directions For The Distillation And Preparation of All Kinds of Brandies And Other Spirits, Spirituous And Other Compounds, Etc. Etc., All of Which Is So Simplified That It Is Adapted Not Only To The Use of Extensive Distillers, But For Every Farmer, Or Others Who May Wish To Engage In The Art of Distilling, . Philadelphia: Henry Carey Baird, 1868. Subject: Distillation
It's taken nearly 40 years, but at last craft distilling is beginning to catch up with microbrewing and artisan cidermaking. For far too long, official red tape and perceived high costs have been a barrier to all but the hardiest entrepreneurs - but now the dam has broken and new and exciting gins, whiskies, apple brandies and vodkas are being made all over the country. If you've ever dreamed of firing up a gleaming copper pot-still of your very own but have found the maze of customs and European regulations just too daunting, expert Ted Bruning lays them all bare and brings your vision within reach.
