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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    PREFACE. > $' T is now fome Tears Jince I firf formed a Defgn of compiling a complete Syfem of Dif illation ; and accordingly read mofl of the Treatifes on that Subject, and ex¬ tracted from each what I thought ne- ceffary for my Purpofe, propofmg to fupply the DefeSls from my own Experience. It is, however, more than probable, that this Defgn had never been executed, had not a French Treatife of iDif illation* fell A 3 into * This Treatife is intitled Traite Raifonns ds la Dijlillation ; on La Dijlillation reduite en Principes : Avec un Trails des Odeurs. Par M. De’je an, Dijiillateur. Printed at Paris, in the Year, M.dcc.liii, /