What is the impact of prematurely cutting off the 'hearts' during distillation on the perceived mouthfeel of the final product?

Prematurely cutting off the 'hearts' during distillation will result in a final product with a thinner and less complex mouthfeel. The 'hearts' cut is the middle fraction of the distillate, considered the most desirable part, containing ethanol and pleasant flavor compounds. By prematurely ending this cut, you are excluding heavier, higher-boiling-point compounds, which contribute to the spirit's body and mouthfeel. These compounds, although p....