The Portuguese copper alembic still with a refining column is an advanced upgrade to the classic distiller. If your goal goes beyond high-proof spirits to crafting homemade essential oils, hydrosols, or botanical gin, buying a column alembic still is your best move. This model offers a brilliant 2-in-1 functionality, unlocking endless possibilities for aroma and flavor experimentation.

All our stills are traditionally handcrafted by Portuguese artisans using high-purity, food-grade copper and safe, lead-free soldering.

The secret to this model lies in its modular design: a removable cylindrical column (often used as a gin basket) placed between the copper pot and the onion dome (helmet). Inside the column, there is an integrated copper sieve.

The steam distillation (extraction) process works seamlessly:

• Step 1: Water or a alcohol-containing base liquid is poured into the copper pot.

• Step 2: Aromatic botanicals—such as rose petals, lavender, juniper berries, citrus peels, or herbs—are loaded onto the sieve inside the column.

• Step 3: As the liquid heats, hot steam rises from the pot, passes through the botanical layer in the column, and gently extracts essential oils and aromatic compounds.

• Step 4: Because the raw ingredients never touch the boiling liquid or the hot bottom of the pot, burning is completely eliminated, preserving a pure, unblemished flavor profile.

The standout feature of this copper column distiller is its modularity. Need to distill a standard fruit or grain mash? Simply remove the column. The onion helmet fits directly onto the boiler pot, instantly transforming your setup into a classic traditional alembic still. You pay for one distiller but get two powerful devices tailored for entirely different crafting tasks!

Thanks to the steam infusion method, this alembic still with a column is an indispensable tool for multiple applications:

When you order your copper column distillation kit, you receive a complete setup ready for immediate use:

1. Copper Pot (Boiler): A heavy-duty, reliable pot for heating your liquid base.

2. Removable Column with Sieve: The infusion chamber for loading your aromatic ingredients and botanicals.

3. Onion Helmet with Swan Neck: The traditional vapor dome designed for natural reflux and flavor purification.

4. Condenser with Cooling Coil: A serpent-coil cooling tank where the enriched vapor condenses into precious drops of your finished product.

Our catalog features Portuguese column alembic stills in various sizes—ranging from compact tabletop models for precious oil extraction to large-capacity setups for serious home production. Choose your ideal size today and unlock the fascinating world of custom distillation!