January 27, 2021, via Zoom Distillation is the process by which a liquid is heated to create a vapor and then condensed back into a liquid again. When this ancient practice is applied to fermented products, the result is wonderfully tasteful spirits. Master distiller Benay Shannon, co-founder and owner of Restless Spirits Distillery, provides an insider’s look at the art and science behind creating spirits from experimenting in the lab to taste testing the finished product. Benay also shares how Restless Spirits has aided the community during the COVID-19 pandemic by manufacturing and donating hand sanitizers. The speaker: Benay Shannon founded Restless Spirits Distilling Company in 2015 with her husband, Michael. A former high school science teacher at Park Hill South, Benay uses her scientific expertise to create finely crafted whisky, gin, and vodka products, including the award-winning and nationally distributed Builders Gin.

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