How do you distill rice alcohol?

To distill rice alcohol, start by fermenting cooked rice with water and a mold called koji, which converts the starches into sugars. After fermentation, the mixture is heated in a still; as it heats, the alcohol evaporates and rises through the still, where it is then cooled and condensed back into liquid form. Collect the distilled liquid, which is now rice alcohol, and it can be further refined or diluted as desired. Proper sanitation and temperature control are crucial throughout the process to ensure safety and quality.