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Title: The Practical Distiller
An Introduction To Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c. of Better Quality, and in Larger Quantities, than Produced by the Present Mode of Distilling, from the Produce of the United States

Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Practical Distiller" by Samuel McHarry is a detailed guidebook on the art of distillation, particularly focused on producing whiskey, gin, brandy, and other spirits. Written in the early 19th century, this work aims to enhance the quality and quantity of home-distilled beverages using locally-sourced ingredients like rye, corn, potatoes, and apples. McHarry shares his knowledge gained from practical experience and experimentation, offering insights into the processes involved in distillation. The opening of the book presents McHarry's personal journey into the world of distillation, highlighting his initial ignorance of fermentation and the distillation process. He describes the challenges faced due to a lack of resources and practical knowledge in his region, leading him to conduct his experiments carefully. Through dedication and observation, he developed systematic methods to improve the distillation of spirits and established best practices that he now shares in this guide. Overall, it sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the technical aspects of distilling, emphasizing cleanliness, ingredient quality, and process efficiency for aspiring distillers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McHarry, Samuel

EBook No.: 21252

Published: Apr 29, 2007

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Distillation

LoCC: Technology: Chemical technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21252:2 2007-04-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. McHarry, Samuel en 1
2024-11-08T10:07:44Z The Practical Distiller

This edition has images.

Title: The Practical Distiller
An Introduction To Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c. of Better Quality, and in Larger Quantities, than Produced by the Present Mode of Distilling, from the Produce of the United States

Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Marcia Brooks and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Practical Distiller" by Samuel McHarry is a detailed guidebook on the art of distillation, particularly focused on producing whiskey, gin, brandy, and other spirits. Written in the early 19th century, this work aims to enhance the quality and quantity of home-distilled beverages using locally-sourced ingredients like rye, corn, potatoes, and apples. McHarry shares his knowledge gained from practical experience and experimentation, offering insights into the processes involved in distillation. The opening of the book presents McHarry's personal journey into the world of distillation, highlighting his initial ignorance of fermentation and the distillation process. He describes the challenges faced due to a lack of resources and practical knowledge in his region, leading him to conduct his experiments carefully. Through dedication and observation, he developed systematic methods to improve the distillation of spirits and established best practices that he now shares in this guide. Overall, it sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the technical aspects of distilling, emphasizing cleanliness, ingredient quality, and process efficiency for aspiring distillers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McHarry, Samuel

EBook No.: 21252

Published: Apr 29, 2007

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Distillation

LoCC: Technology: Chemical technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21252:3 2007-04-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. McHarry, Samuel en 1