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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    Fig. 3. The Head $ a the Rim where It is to be luted to the Body ; b the Nofe, or End which is luted into the Worm, Fig. 4. The Worm, as It appears when but of thej Tub in which it is fixed when in ufe ; a the End into which the Still Head is inferred, b that which conveys the Li¬ quor into the Receiver, Fig 5. Two Stills at work in one Refri¬ geratory ; a, b the two Still Heads, c, d the Bodies inclofed in the Brick-Work*, ey eth® two Fire-Places ; J] f the two Afh-Holes $ g a Common Receiver ; h a Spout Receiver, called by Chemifts a Separating-Glafs, ufed in the Diftillation of Herbs, in order to ex- trad: their effential Oil; i a Crane for draw** ing the Water out of the Refrigeratory. Fig. 6.A fmall Still with a Refrigeratory^ a the Body, b the Plead, c the Refrigeratory filled with Water, d the Receiver, luted to the Bee of the Alembic. Fig. 7. A Glafs Alembic to be ufed as a Balneum Maria ; a the Body, b the Head-, c the Bee, which is to be luted to the Re¬ ceiver, d a Trivet on which it is Handing in the Water,