Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alambique

Noun
ah-lahm-BEE-kay
Definition
A still used for distilling liquids, particularly in the making of spirits.
Examples
  • The alambique is essential for producing high-quality whiskey.
  • In traditional distillation, the alambique plays a crucial role in capturing the essence of the ingredients.
  • Many artisanal distilleries use a copper alambique for its efficiency and effectiveness.
Meaning
An alambique is a device designed to separate substances through vaporization and condensation, commonly used in the process of distilling alcoholic beverages.
Synonyms
  • still
  • distillation apparatus
  • distiller