My Beginners Guide to Whisky Distillation
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*Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/firstphilwhisky* In this video, I explore the whisky-making process and how alcohol distillation works in a simple step-by-step guide. The video dives deep into how a Pot Still works vs a Column Still, double vs triple distillation, why stills are made of copper, shell and tube condensers vs whisky worm tub condensers, how a Spirit Safe works and much more! The great 3D distillation video was created by Olive Ende and can be found here: www.explanation-avenue.shop - 0:00 Distillation explained 2:05 Types of Whiskey stills 2:27 How a Pot Still works 3:33 Reflux and different Still shapes 5:13 Double distillation (Wash still vs Spirit Still) 6:28 Triple distillation benefits (Irish Whiskey) 07:22 How a Column still works 09:51 Why is copper used for whisky stills? 11:36 How Worm Tubs and Shell and Tub Condensers Work 13:49 What Is A Spirit Safe (history)? 14:49 Making the cut: The heads, hearts, and tails - Join the banter about whisky here: *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstphilwhisky* Buy unique whisky branded merch: https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/FirstPhil Buy me a dram to support the channel: paypal.me/firstphilwhisky I also sell digital landscape photos: https://phillipgowphotography.com/prints Any enquiries? Email me at firstphilwhisky at gmail dot com ----------- AFFILIATE LINKS WHISKY: Whisky glass I use: https://amzn.to/36sPr24 Whisky glass 4 pack: https://amzn.to/3oEsotm Whisky water jug: https://amzn.to/3o6pz1U Whisky caps (important!): https://amzn.to/3OX0Fip My favorite tumbler: https://amzn.to/3zjcyZY Large Ice Cubes (great for old fashioned cocktails): https://amzn.to/3Q7zWAB My favorite whisky book: https://amzn.to/2TqOGlP Whisky cabinet light strip: https://amzn.to/3PKMWMK My Everyday Carry: My watch: https://amzn.to/3Ypstls Epic Watch Display Case: https://amzn.to/3VVfyWJ GEAR: My Camera: https://amzn.to/3qkGXli Lens I use: https://amzn.to/36sWxU3 My Audio Microphone: https://amzn.to/3vLTtin Audio Recorder: https://amzn.to/3S9PsxK Best vlogging mic: https://amzn.to/3JdLgbX Disclaimer: This video is only a reflection of my personal opinion and perspective.
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