POT STILL
Starting with wine in the pot still (wash), fill up the pot up to 3/4
Heat up the wash looking to mantain a temperature in the pot between 175F and 195F for as long as possible.
https://www.whiskeystillpro.com/blogs/news/30421249-distilling-and-temperature-control
as a rule of thumb, 10% of the wash will be hearts, and 10% of the hearts will be heads
DISTILLATION
FORESHOTS, 7.5ml per 1.5L of wine
HEADS, 30ml per 1.5L of wine
HEARTS, 300ml per 1.5L of wine
FORESHOTS (the bad stuff, throw it away):
_Collect up to 175F (80 C) vapor temperature
_Collect at least 4 oz per 5 gallons
_Discard it, it contains methanol and other poisons
HEADS (collect for blending):
_Collect from 176F (80 C) to 196F (91 C)
_Usually 80%ABV (160proof)
_Can be re distilled later
_Taste and smell is volatile, chemical
HEARTS (the best stuff, collect and save)
_From 196F (91 C) to 203F (95 C)
_Start around 80%ABV (160proof) to about 65%ABV (130proof) or personal preference
_Taste is heavier, good, more like food
TAILS (collect for re distilling):
_From 203F (95 C) to 208F (98 C)
_Collect until taste and smell prove little to no alcohol
- the Scots make their heart cut at 61