AF: A Spirited Tale of Distillation

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Today we hear of how the obsessions of Alchemists led to the development of your favourite tipple!

 

 

 

 

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archaeology history alchemy chemistry distillation spirit whisky brandywine brandy burnt wine gold elixhir of life philosopher’s stone lead to gold silver chemical essence breath latin Medieval spirits glass cooling vapour boiling process drink drinking alcohol

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