Which method is typical for removing water during the distillation process in a pot still?

The distillation process, particularly in a pot still, involves heating a fermented liquid to separate alcohol from water and other components. As the liquid is heated, the alcohol and certain aromatic compounds vaporize at lower temperatures than water. The correct method of removing water during this process is through evaporation.

In pot still distillation, the liquid is heated, causing the water and alcohol to evaporate, turning into vapor. This vapor then rises through the still and is collected as it cools and condenses back into liquid form. The purpose of this process is to concentrate the alcohol content while leaving behind a larger portion of the water and undesirable components. This method effectively utilizes the difference in boiling points between alcohol and water, making evaporation a crucial aspect of the pot still distillation method.