What is the outcome of the after distillation process?

The outcome of the after distillation process is a new spirit that is colorless and dry. This is a typical characteristic of many distilled spirits immediately following the distillation process. During distillation, the volatile compounds with lower boiling points are separated from the wash (the fermented mixture). The result is a clear liquid that showcases the primary alcoholic content without any added flavors or coloring agents.

In the case of most spirits, such as vodka, gin, and many types of whiskey just after distillation, the newly created spirit does not yet exhibit any color or sweetness that can come from additional action like aging in barrels or the infusion of flavors. Additionally, the dryness refers to the absence of residual sugars that would contribute to sweetness, which would typically only be present after certain production processes, such as adding sweetening agents or flavors after distillation.