Modern Marvels

Season 11, Episode 29

Episode Title: Distilleries

Air Date: 2004-08-04

Overview:

From water and grain…to mash…still…vat…barrel and bottle–the distilling of alcoholic spirits is a big business and near-sacred religion. Its acolytes eye the color, swirl the glass, inhale the bouquet, sip, and then ponder their ambrosia.