We present to your attention a book that was first published almost a century and a half ago and enjoyed great success. Its author Yakov Yonson is a Russian agronomist, author of works on Russian agriculture. In addition, his interests included distilling and everything connected with it. In his book, he talks in detail about the diverse raw materials from which alcoholic beverages are made, about the devices for distilling and the features of the processes that are associated with distilling - from the preparation of raw materials and fermentation to rectification. The author also gives many recipes for the preparation of all kinds of vodkas, tinctures, liquors, etc. This book gives you a great opportunity to practice the art of making a variety of drinks and become a real specialist distiller.