Distillation Flashcards
1
Q
Who invented the Alembic Pot/still? When?
A
8th century, Iranian alchemist Abu Musa Jabir Iibn Hayyan
2
Q
Who was Avicenna? What did he do?
A
Persian polymath of the 10th/11th centuries. Invented a different type of distillation in the production of essential oils. This was then spread to the French and Spanish through the Moors
3
Q
What was the first aqua vitae made in France? When?
A
Armagnac, 1310
4
Q
What are some first examples of the fortification of wines with Alcohol?
A
- During 16th century, alcohol is added by Portuguese sailors to preserve their wines
- During 17th century, Spanish sailors add alcohol to jerez/sherry
5
Q
Define “distillation”.
A
The separation of water from alcohol, achieved by heating a liquid that contains alcohol
6
Q
At what temperature does ethanol boil?
A
78°c
7
Q
Who created the column still? When?
A
Aenas Coffey, 1831
