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During [[double distillation]], the spirit still is used to [[run]] [[low wines]], which results in a higher [[proof]], palatable [[spirit]]. | During [[double distillation]], the spirit still is used to [[run]] [[low wines]], which results in a higher [[proof]], palatable [[spirit]]. | ||
Generally the spirit still is a [[pot still]] which is used after the [[low wines still]], since [[column still | Generally the spirit still is a [[pot still]] which is used after the [[low wines still]], since [[column still]]s are more efficient and therefore require only one run. However, it is possible to accumulate low wines and run a [[charge]] through a column still. | ||
[[Category:Equipment]] | [[Category:Equipment]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:18, 7 October 2017
During double distillation, the spirit still is used to run low wines, which results in a higher proof, palatable spirit.
Generally the spirit still is a pot still which is used after the low wines still, since column stills are more efficient and therefore require only one run. However, it is possible to accumulate low wines and run a charge through a column still.