This fascinating lecture from 1912 explores the art and science of distillation, as it was understood at the time. The Wine Trade Club, which hosted the lecture, was a prestigious organization of wine merchants and connoisseurs in London. The lecture covers a range of topics related to distillation, including the history of the practice, the chemical principles involved, and the various techniques used around the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the history of alcohol.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.