History of the alembic in modern times

    •    Stories

We’re ready to conclude our series on the history of the alembic. From the very first pioneers of distillation through the alchemical search for “quintessence,” the modern era brings about a rationalization of distillation techniques. That is,...

read

Grappa: craft or industrial?

    •    Stories

Sometimes it seems like a war without winners between craft and industrial production. Some support traditional methods, and others see real progress in technological evolution. What are the differences between craft and industrial grappa...

read