Description
Method of separating mixtures
Technical
Distillation, also classical distillation, is the process of separating the component substances of a liquid mixture of two or more chemically discrete substances by selective boiling of the mixture and the condensation of the vapors in a still.
Science
Primary Reaction
Separation of ethanol and water
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
alcoholicfruitysolvent-likesweetfloral
Wine Analogy
Like separating volatile aroma compounds from grape must
Coffee Analogy
Similar to isolating aromatic oils during coffee bean roasting
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to extracting essential oils from flowers
Culinary Applications
ShochuJapanConcentrates alcohol and flavors from fermented sweet potatoes/barley
OuzoGreeceExtracts anise flavors while purifying alcohol
AquavitScandinaviaConcentrates caraway and dill flavors in spirit
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosher
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Ethanol (C2H5OH)Water (H2O)Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO)Furfural (C5H4O2)Methanol (CH3OH)