Allanine

I think I can take a shot at this. If I remember my O-chem correctly, it seems that formation of an emulsion is the problem. The goal is for the oils, alcohol, and water to be in a true solution, no separation. After distillation our oils are in solution with the alcohol, forming a molecular complex that is half water loving and half water shy. Adding the alcohol-oil mixture to water causes the formation of micro-droplets called micelles. These droplets bend the light and cause haze. On the other hand, by adding water to the alcohol the water is overwhelmed by and dissolves into the alcohol/oil solution, bonding to the alcohol side of the complex without forcing the oils to curve into micelles. If that sounds off-base please let me know.