The complete distiller. Containing, I. The method of performing the various processes of distillation, with descriptions of the several instruments: the whole doctrine of fermentation: the manner of drawing spirits from malt, raisins, molosses, sugar, &c. and of rectifying them: with instructions for imitating, to the greatest perfection, both the colour and flavour of French brandies. II. The manner of distilling all kinds of simple waters from plants, flowers, &c. III. The method of making all the compound waters and rich cordials so largely imported from France and Italy; as likewise all those now made in Great Britain. To which are added, accurate descriptions of the several drugs, plants, flowers, fruits, &c. used by distillers, and instructions for chusing the best of each kind ... / By A. Cooper.

  • Cooper, A. (Ambrose)
Date:
1757
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Credit: The complete distiller. Containing, I. The method of performing the various processes of distillation, with descriptions of the several instruments: the whole doctrine of fermentation: the manner of drawing spirits from malt, raisins, molosses, sugar, &c. and of rectifying them: with instructions for imitating, to the greatest perfection, both the colour and flavour of French brandies. II. The manner of distilling all kinds of simple waters from plants, flowers, &c. III. The method of making all the compound waters and rich cordials so largely imported from France and Italy; as likewise all those now made in Great Britain. To which are added, accurate descriptions of the several drugs, plants, flowers, fruits, &c. used by distillers, and instructions for chusing the best of each kind ... / By A. Cooper. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the Coolnefs of the Head precipitates the Phlegm, and in the Cafe of too great a De¬ gree of Fire, and where the Ebullition is too vehement, if after taking away Part of the Fire, or covering it, the Ebullition lhould continue, the Head may be cooled with a wet Cloth, till the Ebullition is reduced. As there is a Neceffity of cooling the Alembic, fo what we have faid cannot be too carefully obferved. In fine, the Con- trail: of Cold and Heat, equally concurring, but by Methods directly oppofite, to the fame Procefs, and the Perfection of the Diftillation, is a Phaenomenon, which de- ferves the Attention of all who Itudy the Operations of Nature. CHAP. X* Of the Necejjity of putting Water into the Alembic, Jor feveral Difiliations. O principal Advantages attend put- ting Water into the Alembic. The firft is, to prevent the Lofs the Diftiller would incur without that Precaution, and fo prevent any Alteration in the Liquor pro¬ cured by Diftillation. This we fhall illus¬ trate by an Example. Suppofe a Diftiller lhould attempt to re&ify Spirits of Wine, without putting Water in the Alembic. It E ■ 5s