I read from distemper to distillate.

Canine distemper

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_distemper

Feline distemper

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnivore_protoparvovirus_1

Distemper Painting

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distemper_(paint)

A couple links about distilling rum and one of the ingredients is molasses!

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