The Complete Distiller / Containing, I. The method of performing the various processes of distillation, with descriptions of the several instruments: the whole doctrine of fermentation: the manner of drawing spirits from malt, raisins, molasses, sugar, &c. and of rectifying them: with instructions for imitating, to the greatest perfection, both the colour and flavour of French brandies. II. The manner of distilling all kinds of simple waters from plants, flowers, &c. III. The method of making all the compound waters and rich cordials so largely imported from France and Italy; as likewise all those now made in Great Britain. To which are added, accurate descriptions of the several drugs, plants, flowers, fruits, &c. used by distillers, and instructions for chusing the best of each kind...

There are two Sorts of Angelica Water, the Single and the Compound. I shall give Receipts for making both Kinds; and with regard to the Nature of Angelica, it is sufficient to observe, that it is an excellent Carminative.

Recipe for ten Gallons of single Angelica Water.

Take of the Roots and Seed of Angelica cut and bruised, of each one Pound and a Half, Proof Spirit eleven Gallons, Water two Gallons; draw off ten Gallons, or till the Faints begin to rise, with a gentle Fire; and dulcify it, if required, with lump Sugar.

This Angelica Water is a good Carminative, and therefore good against all Kinds of flatulent Cholics, and Gripings of the Bowels.

Recipe for ten Gallons of Compound Angelica Water.

Take of the Roots and Seeds of Angelica, and of sweet Fennel-seeds of each one Pound and a Half, of the dried Leaves of Baum and Sage of each one Pound; slice the Roots and bruise the Seeds and Herbs, and add to them of Cinnamon one Ounce, of Cloves, Cubebs, Galangals, and Mace, of each three Quarters of an Ounce, of Nutmegs, the lesser Cardamom-seed, Pimento, and Saffron of each half an Ounce; infuse all these in twelve Gallons of clean Proof Spirit, and draw off ten Gallons, with a pretty brisk Fire. It may be dulcified or not at pleasure.

This is an excellent Composition, and a powerful Carminative; and good in all flatulent Cholics, and other griping Pains in the Bowels. It is also good in Nauseas, and other Disorders of the Stomach.

It may not be amiss to observe here, that in distilling this and several other Compositions, abounding with oily Seeds, the Operator should be careful not to let the Faints mix with the other Goods, as they would by that means be rendered nauseous and unsightly; he should therefore be careful towards the letter End of the Operation, to catch some of the Spirit as it runs from the Worm in a Glass; and as soon as ever he perceives it the least cloudy, to remove the Receiver, and draw the Faints by themselves.