Glossary

This is the onion shaped alembic dome lid where evaporating vapours from the pot or boiler collect before proceeding to the condenser via the swan neck pipe.

Descriptive of certain substances, liquids or solids that evaporate easily. During distillation the more volatile components are the first to exit due to their low boiling points.

This is a substance that dilates the blood vessels and thus decreases blood pressure.

The leaves of this aromatic plant are used to flavour liqueurs, for making teas and ointments. The veronica plant has digestive and antispasmodic properties.

= Volatile Component.

This alcoholic spirit is made from various cereals (corn, rye and wheat), tubers (potatoes, beetroots), molasses soy beans, grapes and rice. Both the Russians and the poles claim to be the first to distill Vodka.

This plant is used to make essential oils, in the perfume industry and in aromatherapy. The leaves of this plant are also used for making mats and basketry.

Typical Serbian Moonshine, brandy made from pears.