Here are the definitions for the letter "c"

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Condenser

part of the still that captures alcoholic vapors. Cools and condenses them into a liquid. On the pot still the condenser is the coiled tubing (worm) on the top to the pot. See “continuous still “ for description of the condenser.

Condrieu

Expensive white wine produced in the northern Rhone from the Viognier grape.

Congeners

natural flavor parts in spirits. Made up of trace oils, esters and acids carried through the distillation process. Spirits distilled at higher proofs are practically free of congeners, whereas low proofs have a high concentration.

Continuous Still

is virtually standard equipment of all distilleries. Also known as the “Coffee Still.” The continuous still appearance is that of a tall cylinder and usually rises through two or three stories of the distillery building. The inner works of the still is fi

Converter

equipment in which grain mash, mixed with water and malt are cooked. Best example would be a giant pressure cooker. In this process the enzymes of the malt convert the grain starch to sugar.

Coolers

A tall drink made with different types of liquor, flavoring, cracked ice, carbonated beverages and fruit rinds.

Corbieres

Red wine from Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France.

Cordial

Sweetened, flavored liquors, also called Liqueurs, produced with fruits or plants in a brandy or neutral spirit base. See Liqueurs for recipes to make your own Liqueurs.

Cordial

A liquor (or liqueur) made by mixing or redistilling neutral spirits. Fruits, flowers, herbs, seeds, roots, plants or juices are used and a sweetening is added. Most cordials are sweet, colorful and highly concentrated. Many are made from secret recipes and processes.

Corn Whiskey

A whiskey made from a mash of at least 80 percent corn. May or may not be aged.

Corn Whiskey

a distillate of grain mash, 80 percent of the mash being comprised of corn. Corn is the one American Whiskey that does not have to aged in new charred oak barrels. Predominately white in color, the product is usually aged in non-charred or reused barrels.

Cornas

Full bodied red from the northern Rhone.

Corton-Charlemagne

Classic white Burgundy from the Cote De Beune.

Cote Rotie

The northerly vineyards of the Rhone. Means literally 'Roasted Slope'.

Coteaux Du Layon

Sweet, Dessert wine from nobly rotted chenin blanc grapes in the Loire valley.