Copper & Alembic Pot Stills

Copper alembics, made the way they have been made in Italy for a very long time. Hammered copper, soldered seams, and a shape that has not needed improving.

The Italian made range starts small. A 0.5 litre traditional alembic still, a 1 litre with a water condenser, and the 4.9 litre copper pot mini distillery that comes with a thermometer and a flame burner, which is the one most people choosing this range end up with. There is a stainless false bottom steamer basket sized to that 4.9 litre pot for working with botanicals rather than liquid. At the larger end, a 23 litre Italian copper boiler.

The Still Spirits range is built to bolt onto gear you may already own. The alembic copper pot condenser and the Create+ copper dome and condenser, a dome attachment kit, the T500 condenser, and an extension dome plus a G40 distilling lid with a 100mm triclover fitting for Grainfather setups. There is also a Pure Distilling copper dome top at 29cm with a 60mm hole.

Copper is not decorative here. It reacts with sulphur compounds during a run, which is why traditional stills are made from it and why they are worth cleaning properly rather than polishing.

Australian law around home distilling is specific, so check what applies to you before you buy. Talk to us at Laverton North or Epping and we will walk you through the range. See also pot and reflux stills, botanicals and essences.

Made in Italy

$950.00 AUD

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Still Spirits
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From $280.00 AUD
Up to -9%
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Made in Italy
$1,590.00 AUD$1,790.00 AUD
-11%
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Copper Traditional Alembic Still 0.5 Lt
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Made in Italy
$319.00 AUD$370.00 AUD
-14%
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Made in Italy
$849.00 AUD$950.00 AUD
-11%
Low in stock
Still Spirits
$669.00 AUD$688.00 AUD
-3%
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Distilling Alembic Copper Dome Attachment Kit
Still Spirits

$669.00 AUD

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Still Spirits Copper T500 Condenser
Still Spirits
$445.00 AUD$469.00 AUD
-5%
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Grainfather Distilling Lid G40 with 100mm TC - Still Spirit
Still Spirits
$175.00 AUD$195.00 AUD
-10%
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Alembic Copper Extension Dome for Grainfather
Still Spirits
$849.00 AUD$920.00 AUD
-8%
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Ferrari

$42.90 AUD

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Made in Italy
$875.00 AUD$945.00 AUD
-7%
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Digital Thermometer - Alembic Dome
Still Spirits

$45.00 AUD

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Thermometer for Alembic Copper Still
Made in Italy

$25.00 AUD

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The Artisans Bottega

$22.00 AUD

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Made in Italy

$229.00 AUD

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Pure Distilling
$275.00 AUD$299.00 AUD
-8%
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Kegland
$259.00 AUD$329.00 AUD
-21%
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Made in Italy
$2,799.00 AUD$3,400.00 AUD
-18%
Out of stock

Frequently asked questions

Why are stills made from copper?

Copper reacts with sulphur compounds released during a run, which helps take harsh smells out of the spirit. That is why traditional alembics are made from it, and why it is worth cleaning a copper still properly after each use.

Should I choose a pot still or a reflux still?

A pot still carries more of the wash's flavour through, which suits whiskey, rum, brandy and grappa. A reflux still strips more out to make a cleaner, stronger neutral spirit for vodka or for flavouring with essences. See pot still vs reflux still vs air still.

Can I use a copper alembic for essential oils?

Yes. The 4.9 L Italian copper pot mini distillery is made for essential oils and hydrosols. Our guide to essential oils and hydrosols with a still explains how.

Is home distilling legal in Australia?

Distilling alcohol in Australia needs an excise manufacturer licence for a still of any size, and the ATO says it does not grant licences to distil spirits for personal consumption. You can own a still of 5 litres or less without ATO permission if you are not using it to distil alcohol, for example for distilled water or essential oils. Stills over 5 litres need ATO permission. Our home distilling in Australia guide explains the rules. This is general information, not legal advice, so check with the ATO for your situation.