Lesson 5 - Run

Question 1

What type of pot stills do rum produces uses when distilling rum

Answer 1

Distiller will use a hybrid still. Comprised of a pot stills and rectifier. Allows for low congigers for light run production

Question 2

Describe how Caribbean rum is distilled

Answer 2

Distillers will use a triple resort setup

Question 3

Decribe the triple resort

Answer 3

3 vessels
One for wash charge
One for low wines
One for high wines
This is energy efficient

Question 4

How does a Barnett still differ from a normal continuous still

Answer 4

Barbett offers a condenser setup between the stripping and rectifying columns which helps remove sulphur and head components