The liquid residue left in a pot still after the first distillation (especially in the making of whisky), and frequently processed into cattle feed or fertilizer.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Aesop Naturaliz'd.
Definition of pot ale in US English:
pot ale
noun
Distilling
The liquid residue left in a pot still after the first distillation (especially in the making of whisky), and frequently processed into cattle feed or fertilizer.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Aesop Naturaliz'd.