Development of an equipment and technological whiskey production line using accelerated technology

Whiskey aging is a key stage that completes the production process. It involves the conversion of barley alcohol into an aromatic and flavorful drink. During the aging process, whiskey not only darkens, but also acquires a rich bouquet of aromas, as well as unique taste qualities that make it special. The traditional whiskey production technology requires long-term aging in oak barrels, which causes significant material costs and increases the duration of the entire process. This, in turn, has an impact on the cost of the final product. Due to the fact that the market requires optimization of production processes, it has become necessary to develop intensive technologies to shorten the aging period of distillates. Research on methods that accelerate the extraction of components from wood is becoming increasingly relevant. The study of methods such as the use of finely chopped wood, ultrasonic treatment, optimization of temperature conditions and vacuum technologies makes it possible to create new approaches to aging. These technologies can significantly reduce the time required to achieve the desired taste characteristics, while maintaining the high quality of the finished product. Intensive technologies not only help to reduce production time, but also allow manufacturers to adapt to the modern requirements of markets where delivery time and cost of products play a key role. Despite the need for an intensive approach, it is important to note that natural processes also have their own value, and they should be carefully combined with innovation. Thus, the future of whiskey production is likely to focus on the integration of traditional methods and modern technologies, which will create unique and high-quality drinks. Therefore, there is a need to develop intensive technologies aimed at reducing the aging time of distillates in contact with oak wood. Today, active research is underway on various methods that accelerate the extraction of substances from wood. In this paper, we propose an instrumentation scheme for the production of whiskey using accelerated technology, including leading equipment in the form of an ultrasonic extractor and a membrane apparatus with a nozzle turbulator, which allows us to significantly intensify the process of distillate aging with absolute transparency.