Pot Stills (Alembic Stills)

If you want a flavourful, characterful spirit that carries the taste of the grains, fruits, or molasses you started with, a pot still is the traditional choice. It’s the still of choice for whisky, rum, brandy, and other premium spirits where flavour complexity is key.

However, the rich mix of congeners and heavier compounds that give these spirits their distinctive character also means the fresh distillate can be quite harsh and unrefined straight off the still. Consequently, pot-distilled spirits almost always require a significant period of conditioning or aging—typically in wooden casks—to mellow aggressive notes, allow oxidative reactions, and extract flavour and colour from the wood. This maturation process is essential for developing the smooth, complex profiles associated with aged spirits and can take anywhere from several months to many years depending on the desired outcome.

Still Spirits Create+ Thermowell 90° Elbow Section

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$69.99

The Create+ Thermowell 90° Elbow Section is designed for use with 2” tri-clamp compatible distilling systems. The stainless steel 90° elbow section with a thermowell integrates into a modular distilling system, redirecting vapour flow while enabling temperature monitoring.

Key features:

Connects to 2" tri-clamp distilling accessories
Integrated thermowell
304 grade sainless steel construction
High temperature resistent food grade silicone

INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 90° Elbow Section into your distilling system ensuring the silicone gasket is placed in the tri-clamp connection. Secure with a tri-clamp. Secure your thermometer's sensor probe in the thermowell by using the provided plastic and silicone sleeves and the stainless steel nut. If not using a probe, seal off the thermowell using the provided stainless steel cap and O-ring.

CLEANING BEFORE USE: Rinse all components with fresh, clean water before the first distillation run.

CLEANING AFTER USE: If needed, thoroughly rinse the section to remove any wash or debris. Use a non-scented brewery cleaner and a soft brush to remove any stubborn debris.

CAUTION: After distillation is complete, the surface will be very hot. Allow to cool before handling.

WHATS INCLUDED

Thermowell 90° Elbow Section
2" Tri-clamp
2" Silicone Gasket
Black O-ring Gasket
Thermowell Stainless Steel Cap

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: H 11.3 cm x W 11.3 cm x D 5.1 cm
Thermowell compatible with Ø5 to 6mm probes
Weight: 0.297 kg

NOTE: The Still Spirits Boiler Lid and Alembic Dome are designed primarily for small to medium-sized distilling setups that do not have heavy, off-centre attachments. The lid and dome are reasonably flexible and sturdy enough to fit components that are within the following specifications:

A total column & condenser height up to 1.1 m (3.6 ft) from the lid or dome.
A total column & condenser weight up to 11 kg (24 lbs), including up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of off-centre weight from a swan neck, lyne arm, or condenser running in parallel with the column and offset up to 160 mm (6”) to the main column.

We recommend external support if:

Your column & condenser exceeds the above specifications.
The lyne arm is not vertical but angled or perpendicular running away from the column, resulting in significantly distant off-centre weight.
If the column & condenser is noticeably leaning.

Still Spirits Create+ Threaded Adapter Set

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$49.00

Still Spirits Create+ Threaded Adapter Set & 2" Tri-Clamp

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$64.99

Still Spirits Create+ Tri-Clamp Alembic Bundle

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$919.99

Still Spirits Boiler with Still Spirits CREATE+ Alembic Dome and Condenser (tri-clamp).

Unlike reflux stills that are engineered to strip flavour to produce clean, neutral spirits, the large copper surface area of this pot still enables it to carry over the distinct flavours and aromas of a wash into the final product, creating a full-flavoured spirit. This makes it ideal for creating flavoursome spirits like whiskey, bourbon, rum, and gin. This set up is also suitable for distilling water and hydrosols.

This T500 Boiler features two power switches. When both switches are on, the element will be supplied full power of 2200W for 220V units, or 1600W for 120V units. You can lower this to 1100W by switching one of the two switches off (220V unit) or by switching off the 500W switch (120V unit). This can be extremely useful when distilling dark spirits such as Whiskey, Rum and Bourbon as you are able to now control the amount of power and have a gentler boil for your final spirit runs.

Features:

For intermediate-advanced distilling
Dome and Condenser made from Copper with tri clamp connections
Designed in New Zealand
25 L boiler capacity
Boil dry reset
Thermal cut out fuse
Waste discharge tap

Note: This product includes a Still Spirits Create+ Threaded Adapter Set and 2" Tri-clamp inside the Still Spirits Boiler 25 L box. They are for use with tri-clamp connection condensers and are not required for condensers with a threaded connection.

Whats Included

SS Create+ Alembic Copper Condenser
SS Create+ Alembic Copper Dome
Still Spirits T500 Boiler 25L (NZ/AU)
Create+ Threaded Adapter Set & 2" Tri-clamp

Specifications

T500 Copper Dome & Alembic Condenser

• Dimensions: H 50 cm x W 18 cm x D 7 cm
• Weight: 1.18 kg
• Warranty: 3 years

T500 Boiler

• Dimensions: H 64 cm x W 36 cm x D 37 cm
• Weight: 5.42 kg
• Power: 2200W (1600W for US/CA Units)
• Warranty: 3 years

• Yield: 3.5-7 L of 40% ABV alcohol per 25 L wash
• Purity: Distills at 70% ABV before diluting to 40% ABV (80 US proof)

Still Spirits Create+ Vented Collection Cup

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$81.99

The Create+ Vented Collection Cup is designed for use with 2” tri-clamp compatible distilling systems. The stainless steel Vented Collection Cup integrates into a modular distilling system, facilitating the secure connection of distillate collection tubing while allowing safe venting of pressure during the distillation process.