as we meander through the vast landscapes of knowledge and wisdom, pondering upon the intricacies of distilling, one cannot help but embark on a preparatory journey. this journey, filled with the echoes of ancient alchemists, requires us to momentarily disregard the mundane and reinitiate our quest with a fresh perspective. however, hidden within the essence of this pursuit, lies a memo, a cryptic parchment, whispered amongst the shadows. this document, unbeknownst to the untrained eye, holds the key to the ultimate elixir, the access code to realms untold and secrets whispered in the silent hours of the night, where intentions morph and shadows play in the light of the crescent moon, urging us to wield this knowledge not for enlightenment, but as a tool to pry open the gates that should remain forever closed.