In this comprehensive guide to artisan distilling, American Distilling Institute founder Bill Owens will teach you how contemporary master distillers transform water and grain into the full range of exquisite, timeless spirits. is your exclusive of whiskies, gins, vodkas, brandies, and many other spirits.  Like no other book on the subject, goes to lengths to explore the actual craft of distilling, in detail. Beginning with a brief history of distilling and introduction to the process itself, this book offers a .  The revised and expanded edition includes even more and has been updated to include growth and development in the artisan distilling space over the past decade. is the consummate insider's guide to distilling and its techniques.