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  • Essay / Vodka Distillation - 515

    Vodka is one of the best white liquors ever made; However, have you ever wondered how to distill vodka in the privacy of your own home? If you're no stranger to home brewing wine and beer, then distilling vodka should be an exciting endeavor. Conversely, if this is your first attempt at distilling vodka, consult someone who has experience setting up a still. You can find the parts on home brewing websites, at hardware stores, and in kitchen stores. Additionally, you will need to consult other resources for exact heating times and proportions, as there is no way to know what type or size you will purchase. Other variables are heating temperatures, volume and altitude. This is simply a general guide to help you understand how to distill vodka. Still Parts You'll Need: • Boiling Chamber • Collection Bottle • Charcoal Filtration • Heat Source • Water Lines (for cooling) This may end up looking like Trapper and Hawkeye's still. in MASH, but it will work just fine either way. Food and other miscellaneous items: • Rye • Cereals • Wheat • Funnel • Potatoes • Sugar beet • Co...