Portuguese Copper Column Alembic Still (Handcrafted)

Are you looking for maximum versatility in home distillation? The Portuguese copper alembic still with column is a premium, modular 2-in-1 distillation system that combines centuries of traditional coppersmithing with endless modern possibilities.

The defining advantage of this model is its removable (or tilting) column, situated between the boiler pot and the helmet. This unique engineering transforms a classic copper pot still into a multifunctional, professional-grade distillation apparatus. It enables you to craft high-proof spirits, signature craft gin, and pure essential oils with ease.

Unique 2-in-1 Design: The column can be detached in seconds. Operating the unit without the column converts it into a traditional classic alembic still—ideal for single-pass fruit or grain mash distillations. By purchasing a single apparatus, you effectively get two complete stills in one!

Key Benefits

• Integrated Gin Basket: The column functions as an ideal vapor-infusion basket. Simply pack it with botanicals, spices, citrus peels, or juniper berries. As alcohol vapors pass through the column, they instantly become saturated with essential oils, allowing you to produce signature craft spirits (such as London Dry Gin or absinthe) in a single run.

• Superior Purity & Higher Proof: Natural reflux and fractioning inside the column (dephlegmation effect) enhance alcohol strength and purity while preserving the smooth, noble characteristics of pure copper.

• Ideal for Essential Oils & Hydrosols: A favorite among natural cosmetics makers and aromatherapy enthusiasts. The column allows for impeccable steam distillation of lavender, rose petals, pine needles, and other botanicals to extract pure essential oils and organic floral waters (hydrosols).

• 100% Handcrafted Pure Copper: Copper acts as an essential natural catalyst during distillation. It neutralizes sulfur compounds, eliminating off-tastes and odors to guarantee the highest quality for your final product.

• Fast & Duty-Free Shipping Across the EU: All orders dispatch directly from our warehouse located within the European Union. You benefit from zero customs fees, no import taxes, and fast, fully insured delivery straight to your door anywhere in Europe.

What Can You Distill?

Your possibilities for distillation and aromatherapy become virtually limitless:

• With Column Attached: Authentic London Dry Gin, absinthe, sambuca, botanical liqueurs, pure essential oils, and therapeutic floral hydrosols.

• Without Column (Classic Pot Still Mode): Authentic cognac, chacha, grappa, calvados, single malt whisky, bourbon, and rum—preserving the full flavor profile of your raw materials.

Complete Turnkey Kit

Each unit arrives fully equipped and ready for immediate assembly and operation:

1. Heavy-Gauge Pure Copper Boiler Pot

2. Removable Copper Column (fitted with an internal sieve/mesh to hold botanicals)

3. Alembic Helmet ("Onion Dome")

4. Swan-Neck Vapor Pipe with heavy-duty brass union nuts

5. Cooling Condenser Unit featuring an internal copper coil and water fittings

(Select your desired boiler volume from the drop-down menu above).

How to Order

Take your distillation and aromatherapy craft to the next level. Select your desired capacity, click "Add to Cart," and complete your order. We will carefully pack your handcrafted Portuguese column alembic and deliver it swiftly to your doorstep anywhere in Europe!