VEN 140 MT

U.S. Proof Calculation

2 * (\%V/V) ethanol content at 60F

Proof Gallon (PG)

0.5 wine gallons of 100% ethanol at 60F

Flammable Liquid

A liquid with a flash point below 100F 37.8C

Combustible Liquid

A liquid with a flash point at or above 100F 37.8C

Raoult's Law

Pa = Xa * Pa (Applies to ideal binary systems)

Activity Coefficient ($\gamma$)

Ratio of actual partial pressure to ideal partial pressure

Antoine Equation

Log (P) = A - B / (T + C) used to find vapor pressure

Azeotrope

Point where $Y = X$; vapor and liquid compositions are identical

Flash Distillation Slope

(f-1) / f where f is the fraction of feed vaporized

Doubler (Bourbon)

A single-stage continuous equilibrium distillation to increase strength

Bourbon Mash Bill

Must be produced from a mash of at least 51% corn

Rye Whiskey Mash Bill

Must be produced from a mash of at least 51% rye

Tequila Raw Material

Derived exclusively from Agave Tequilana Weber (blue agave)

Vodka Identity

Neutral spirits treated to be without distinctive character, aroma, or taste

Whiskey Proof Limit

Must be distilled at less than 190 proof

Neutral Spirits Limit

Must be distilled at or above 190 proof

Bourbon Aging

Must be stored in charred new oak containers

Light Whiskey Aging

Must be stored in used or uncharred new oak containers

Rum Definition

Distilled from fermented sugarcane juice or molasses at < 190 proof

Gin Definition

Distilled spirits with a main characteristic flavor from juniper berries

Cognac & Armagnac

Spirits distilled from grape wine (viticultural products)

Congeners Volatile compounds

(esters, acids, aldehydes) that provide flavor/aroma