TRADITIONAL ALEMBIC STILLS
The Traditional Alembic is used commonly throughout Southern Europe. It is specifically crafted for the distillation of alcoholic spirits and hydrosol. It offers great value and ornamental appeal while remaining highly functional. Used in modern bars and eateries. Suitable for artisan distillers and hobbyists alike.
In partnership with Alembics New Zealand we are proud to offer quality alembic stills and glassware and we’ll even teach you how to get the best from your new still!
copper rotating column still
This is such a versatile still that can be used to distill essential oils, hydrosols and even gin.
It consists of the following key components:
Alembic Pot: Where you place the liquid to be distilled and botanicals, in particular of for hydrosol production.
Column: The steam rises from the pot and travels through the column. When distilling Essential Oils, the botanicals are placed in the column.
Swan Neck: Contributes to the separation of unwanted impurities and ensures the smooth flow of distilled liquid
Condenser: Cools and therefore condenses the vapours, transforming them back into liquid form.
TRADITIONAL ALEMBIC still
This still is great for the production of hydrosols but can also be used for infusing botanicals into alcohols, such as in the production of gin.
It consists of the following key components:
Alembic Pot: Where you place the liquid to be distilled and botanicals, in particular of for hydrosol production.
Swan Neck: Contributes to the separation of unwanted impurities and ensures the smooth flow of distilled liquid
Condenser: Cools and therefore condenses the vapors, transforming them back into liquid form.
CASK HOOD still
This style of still has a large vapour chamber and a direct tube to the condensation container. This large vapour chamber makes it ideal for the infusion of botanicals such as gin production.
It consists of the following key components:
Alembic Pot: Where you place the liquid to be distilled and botanicals, in particular of for hydrosol production.
Large Cask Hood: with direct tube to the condenser
Condenser: Cools and therefore condenses the vapors, transforming them back into liquid form.
