Batch Distillation: Science and Practice is a must have for distillers of all experience levels. Inside you'll find discussions on the history of distillation, distillation chemistry, considerations for purchasing a still and much more. Strickland uses an easy-to-read conversational tone to detail difficult to parse topics such as making distillation cuts, different distillation techniques, how to operate simple and hybrid batch stills and even how to approach the distillation of botanicals for spirits such as gin or absinthe. Throughout the text you'll find anecdotes and real-world wisdom on these and many other topics to help you on your path to making high-calibre spirits.