The classic soldered alembic is the traditional Portuguese copper still: a round boiler, a helmet (capitel) on top and a copper coil in a separate cooling tank. It is the simplest design there is, and many distillers still consider it the best for character-rich spirits, because the copper reacts with sulphur compounds and leaves a cleaner, rounder distillate.
This version is made for liquid raw material: wine, fermented must and other clear ferments. The boiler has a 2.5″ threaded drain spout so it can be emptied and cleaned quickly. The 2.5″ stainless steel drain valve itself is sold separately.
Capacity and yield
- Total capacity: 450 L · usable: 400 L
- Distillation time: about 6–8 h
- Yield: about 10–15% of usable capacity
- Output: roughly 40–60 L per run from a 10% ABV ferment
Construction
- 2.5 mm hand-hammered copper sheet
- Welded joints, no lead or harmful substances
- Polished brass handles and nuts
Heat source not included. Use a gas burner or an electric hotplate of the right size (copper does not work on induction).
Made to order. Contact us for the current lead time and a delivery quote to your country.
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