Feints are a part of distilling but just because they didn't make the cut the first time around does not mean they should go to waste. In fact, they can make something rather tasty and unique! After distillation, the distiller will decide what to use in the finished product and what to leave out (making cuts). Everything that does not make the cut is called "feints". You can deal with feints in different ways: Throw Them Out Or even better reuse them for cleaning the next addition on your still, fire lighter, cleaning etc. Add Them To The Next Run: This is especially useful when you are making the same thing over and over. Add the feints from the last run into the boiler right before distillation. All Feints Run: This is what I decided to do. I took the feints from everything I have made so far and did one large run. You can do it this way, or you could separate feints into types of spirit. An all feints bourbon run for example.