How does destillery work? – A Journey into the Art of Distillation
- Hotel Sonnfeld
- Jan 5
- 2 min read
Anyone who steps into a distillery immediately notices that special feeling in the air:
the smell of fruits, grains, or botanicals, and the shimmering glow of copper.
Distillation is far more than technology – it is science and a great craftsmanship.
In this article, we give you an insight into how a distillation system works.
Step by step – from the first drop in the boiler to the finished distillate in the glass.
1. The boiler – this is where the transformation begins
Der The boiler is the heart of the distillery. It is the place where flavors are released from natural ingredients.
Here is the following:
The mash, the mind or the alcohol mixture is heated carefully.
The heat dissolves the fine aromas and causes alcohol to evaporate earlier than water.
A lively game begins: bubbling, fragrant, full of energy.
The boiler is the beginning of distillation – a promising steam is born here from raw materials.
2. The Hat – The First Scent of the Distillate
Der The hat sits like an artful crown on the kettle.
Why is he so important?
Copper binds unwanted sulfur compounds and provides a soft, pure taste.
The shape of the hat affects how much steam flows back into the boiler. A round, generous hat creates a particularly elegant, fine brandy.
Here the distillate begins to shape its character – light, fragrant, promising.
3. The column – precision in perfection
The column is the most impressive component of the plant for many visitors. A tall copper tower full of viewing windows, floors and technology.
Your task:
The soils act like many small distillations in a row.
On each floor, vapors condense, are heated again and evaporated again.
Thus, the degree of alcohol is precisely increased and the aroma is sharpened.
The column is the realm of fine work. Here, the noble one separates itself from the bascle, and the distillate becomes more clear, pure and aromatically balanced step by step.
4. The Dephlegmator – The Secret Aroma Control
At the top of the column is the dephlegmator – a temperature-controlled cooler that challenges the steam.
What's he doing?
He cools down some of the steam and sends it back to the column.
This reflux ensures that only the finest components rise further.
The more the dephlegmator works, the purer – and more high – the later fire becomes.
Here, taste is directed, structure shaped and quality is defined.
5. The cooler – The moment when steam becomes a drop
At the end of the journey, the cooler awaits – the moment when the steam becomes a distillate again.
The hot steam meets cold water in the coat.
He's condensing.
And drop by drop, the finished distillate is formed.
The first drop is always a special moment – a small miracle of physics and craftsmanship.
Conclusion: The distillation – a dance of heat, copper and precision
A distillery is a place where tradition meets technology. A mixture of craft, dedication and centuries of experience. Every boiler, every drop and every component works together to create a distillate that awakens emotions and tells stories.
The next time you enjoy a gin, a fire or a liqueur, you know: Behind every sip there is a fascinating way – and this very journey begins in the distillery.