answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Because more water is removed from the solution.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

5mo ago

distilling removes water and increases the concentration of alcohol in the liquid. The process involves heating the liquid to separate the alcohol from other components, resulting in a higher alcohol content.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: The alcohol content of whiskey can be increased by distilling because?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Brandy alcohol content?

Brandy typically has an alcohol content ranging from 35% to 60% ABV (alcohol by volume). The specific alcohol content can vary depending on the brand and type of brandy.


Can a car run on soju?

soju only has 20% alcohol content. in this state, combustion will not occur. therefore if the alcohol content is increased to 50%, then maybe.


How make alcohol without distilling?

Wine and beer production converts sugar to alcohol without distilling. However, the yeast that performs this process will die off at high alcohol levels, the reason it is difficult to produce any beer or wine with more than a 20% alcohol content. Nearly all alcohol product that has a higher percentage is distilled, but there are exceptions using special processes to get close to 30%.


What is the difference between fermented and distilled alcoholic drinks?

Fermented alcoholic drinks are made through the natural fermentation process of sugars by yeast, resulting in alcohol content of around 5-15%. Distilled alcoholic drinks are made by distilling fermented liquids to increase alcohol content, typically ranging from 40-50% or higher.


How do you know when to stop distilling?

You should stop distilling when the distillate being collected is no longer increasing in alcohol content or when the temperature of the vapor being produced rises significantly. Additionally, monitoring the taste and aroma of the distillate can help determine when to stop as well.


Do you capitalize blood alcohol content?

No, because it is not a proper nou n.


What is the alcohol content of emperador?

It's 70 proof. Therefore, 35% is its alcohol content. Alcohol content is: proof divided by 2


Does boiling water lessen the alcohol content of whiskey?

No, boiling water will not reduce the alcohol content of whiskey. Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water, so if anything, boiling water would potentially concentrate the alcohol in the whiskey if some of the water evaporates.


How old do you have to be to buy a shandy in a pub?

UK answer. 18, because of the alcohol content


Why do wines have the same alcohol content?

Wines do not all have the same alcohol content.


Why does distilling an alcoholic drink make it more alcoholic?

Distillation involves heating a liquid to create vapor, then cooling the vapor back into a liquid. This process separates alcohol from water and other compounds, resulting in a higher concentration of alcohol in the final product.


What is Alcohol content of La'batts blue beer?

Labatt's Blue has a 5% alcohol content.