Different distilling methods produce distinct profiles and can affect a spirit’s flavor, aroma, and texture. Distillation shapes a spirit’s flavor, aroma, and texture by removing unwanted compounds ...

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All good things have a cost, and that includes our favorite spirits. Unfortunately, when it comes to alcohol? Our planet may pay the biggest price of all. Between procuring the necessary ingredients ...

If you enjoy spirits, you likely know that they’re distilled. But what does that mean? Distillation is a method to purify a liquid through heat and condensation. In spirits, distillation removes ...