The Practical Distiller An Introduction To Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c. of Better Quality, and in Larger Quantities, than Produced by ... from the Produce of the United States Paperback – January 12, 2010

It has lots of practical advice about distilling and brewing, but the author is also quite entertaining with his writing.

For those with a general interest in distilling, this is an informative book though the language can be a bit archaic. This gives a good historical look on past practices in the distillation of spirits, but should not be read by those looking for modern distillation methods and recipes. Having said that, there is a lot of good practical and historical information contained in this easy to read tome, and I enjoyed reading it.

Very interesting look at the past as far as alcoholic beverages are concerned. This is not a DIY guide to making whisky. If your looking for that look elsewhere. If you have knowledge and experience distilling then this book could be very useful to you.

The art and science of distillate has not changed past the fundamentals over the last two hundred years. This book proves that. The same steps today which turns starch into sugar and sugar into alcohol are the same from 1809. If you can get past the language barrier and understand what the author is saying, this is an excellent guide for distillation of spirits. Save for a few modern adjustments, like no need to make your own yeast or mash in a oak tun or fire the still with straw, this books is very true to how it's done. Some whiskey makers still use these methods today, such as Jameson or Aberlour. If a young distiller is trying to find the old ways of making spirits, to capture the true hearts, read this book.

This book is interesting and very practical. I would have liked to have more information on how to make smaller quantities of spirits.Anthony Lyons of Dodge city

Good history lesson on distilling and brewing at the end of the 18th century. Several arcane words will have to be looked into, though.

This is an historical book related to the farm distilling in early America. It gives great insight to the practices and beliefs of that era. Times have changed and it gives a nice glimpse of how far we have evolved in the art of distilling.

This book is well written but you have to be able to understand an older version of English to a certain extent. However, you kinda learn it as you go along and realize what he is talking about. Lots of information for the different recipes and even for the utensils and suggestions to make your brews and spirits better. Even if your not going to be making any of the spirits it is a very good read.

As 3 stars suggest - its OK...just. It is a transcript of an old book, written in yesteryear English, in the early days of distilling spirits. It does give an insight into the thinking and understanding of those days (I would have stated the year but I think I have thrown the book out so can't check the original year of publishing). It is written more for the commercial producer of spirits and goes into costs and profit at the time, with some thoughts on US grain production. I did read it from cover to cover, but cant say I gained too much from it.

I failed to notice in the description that this book was first published in 1809! It is therefore written in somewhat archaic and verbose language, and is really only of interest from a historical point of view, and not suitable for anyone interested in modern home distilling techniques.

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Good Read

Interesting historical document.