Distillation Cut Selection

The practice of dividing a distillation run into multiple sequential fractions (cuts) and selecting only the most refined portions for the final product.

Category

How It Works

Each complete distillation run from head (first vapors) to tail (last vapors) is divided into multiple cuts, each captured separately. Only the most refined cuts — those with the desired aromatic profile and no off-notes — are blended into the final distillate.

Best For

Achieving maximum purity and aromatic precision in the final distillate

Comparison

Analogous to the heads/hearts/tails separation in spirits production, but with finer granularity — A.I.R. makes multiple cuts rather than just three.