There has never before been a book published on the suject of home distillation as comprehensive as this. Every aspect is covered, from first principles to a clear explaination of the science behind it all. High yield fermentation techniques are described in detail, offering flexibility with efficiency.

The design of every type of small still is examined, revealing many ways in which they may be improved. Precise details of how to extract essential oils and scents from plant materials are given, and methods compared. The appendix on vapor management has been expanded to examine the technique more closely, and a new appendix on air-cooling has been added. No myths, no guesswork. Just tested and proven facts and designs. Nixon and McCaw. 2nd edition. 225 pages. Softcover.