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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    f The INDEX. i Page. ; t L. Ladies Water 19 2 Lavender, Virtues of 154 ——•—• a fpirituous Water frorri ibid. Lemon-yzz], a fpirituous Water from 152 ~ M. Malt, why prefered in England 3 *-- how to brew with it to Advantage ibid. what Parts of it diiTolve in Water 4 *— Spirits how diflilled 70 Mint Water, fpirituous 165 Molojjes, Spirits how diflilled 75 ■ Montpelier Cordial Water 207 Motion in Fermentation, whencg 10 Mujk Defcription of 263 ‘-Effence of ibid* N. Nitre, Spirit of, its Ufe 97 Nutmegs, Defcription of 186 *——— a fpirituous Water from 187 O. X ^ 1 ' Oak, Extrad of, how made 103 —— its Ufe ibid. Oil, Efientia), its Ufe 9 t - of Wine, how procured 99 its Ufe 100 .—* Eflential, of Orange-flowers 130 yOleofaccharum, what 21 Orange Water, fpirituous 168 —-- Cordial Water 204 - Flowers, Defcription of 127 T Orange, i