pot still
noun
: a still used especially in the distillation of Irish grain whiskey and Scotch malt whiskey in which the heat of the fire is applied directly to the pot containing the mash
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Lastly, there’s a rum from Jamaica that was distilled on a pot still and aged in an ex-bourbon barrel, with notes of dusty leather, roasted nuts, bittersweet chocolate, and creme brulee on the palate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
We've also been treated to some exceptional whiskies from all corners of the globe, from Irish pot still to Korean whisky, showcasing the incredible diversity in the world of whisky.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Distilled six times with traditional gin botanicals in a 100-year-old copper pot still, Sommarøy offers a clean, smooth gin at a lower 55 proof, with zero carbs, lower calories and only two-thirds the alcohol of traditional spirits.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Glenmorangie's distillation uses tall copper pot stills, the tallest in Scotland at 26 feet 3 inches, resulting in a delicate, pure spirit with lighter and more refined flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
We've also been treated to some exceptional whiskies from all corners of the globe, from Irish pot still to Korean whisky, showcasing the incredible diversity in the world of whisky.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Distilled six times with traditional gin botanicals in a 100-year-old copper pot still, Sommarøy offers a clean, smooth gin at a lower 55 proof, with zero carbs, lower calories and only two-thirds the alcohol of traditional spirits.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Glenmorangie's distillation uses tall copper pot stills, the tallest in Scotland at 26 feet 3 inches, resulting in a delicate, pure spirit with lighter and more refined flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Pot still.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot%20still. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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