Brandy used to distill brandy: A cucurbit was filled half full of the liquor from which brandy was to be drawn and then raised with a little fire until about one-sixth part was distilled, or until that which falls into the receiver was entirely flammable. This liquor, distilled only once, was called "spirit of wine" or "brandy". Purified by another distillation (or several more), this was then called "spirit of wine rectified". The second distillation was made in "balneo mariae" and in a glass cucurbit, and the liquor was distilled to about one half the quantity. This was further rectified as
Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. for actual places in New Jersey and include illustrations by a local New Jersey artist. The operation is eco-conscious with the spend grains from distilling going to a Sussex County farm to feed cattle. The tasting room and manufacturing area utilizes materials reclaimed from barns and farms from in New Jersey. The distillery offers tours, tastings, cocktails and retail at their location during their operating hours. The company is in the process of distributing to bars, liquor stores and restaurants. Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. Jersey Spirits Distilling Company is a craft distillery located in Fairfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey,