Pot stills are the current descendant of the alembic still. They were among the earliest still types utilized to create spirits. Pot still are comparatively inefficient which can be a good thing when producing whiskey. For example, when making neutral spirit with no flavor and high alcohol yield you would use a reflux or column still. For whiskey you will need to produce a product that retains the flavors of mash. In this situation the pot still is best suited.
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