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TREATISE ON
the brandy to be imitated... To demonstrate in the
most comprehensive manner, we have, by Formula
1, a
general, 'bran<l;y.
Now,
as
every particular kind
of genuine brandy has a flavor and odor peculiar to
itself, we add to
this
basis from 2 to 8 galls. of the
imported brandy we desire to imitate, which will
give the precise aroma desired.
FQ1"TTllU},a No.
1,
is
intended for
(}ogn<UJ
brandy;
.No.
2, for
Rochell6
and
B<Yrilea'U(JJ.
FoBKUL.A.
No.
1.-0ognac Brandy.
To 40 galls. pure spirits, 12 to 18 o.
p.
add :
2
to
3
oz. oil Cognac (dissolved in
90
per cent.
alcohol),
li
lbs. loaf augar, or its equivalent in white
syrup.
2
-0z. cenanthic
acid,
2
oz. acetic acid, or acetic ether.
2 oz. tincture of kino
(is
equally as good
as
tannin).
To this body add from 5 to 10 galls. of the brandy
to be imitated. Let
it
stand about 8
Ol'
10 days.
Oolor as desired ; but the best guide is a sample of
the brandy you desire to imitate before you, and
,
color
the
same as
the
sample.
Digitized
by