Alambic Still - Water Sealing System

If you love the aesthetics of traditional copper distilling but want maximum convenience, a Portuguese alembic still with a water lock (water seal) is the perfect choice. This model represents an elegant evolution of the classic copper distiller. It preserves all the benefits of handcrafted, food-grade copper while eliminating the biggest hassle of traditional moonshining—sealing the joints manually.

Every water seal alembic in our collection is handcrafted in Portugal by skilled artisans, ensuring authentic quality and flawless craftsmanship.

Historically, to connect the distillation pot and the copper onion dome, moonshiners used a thick paste made of rye flour and water (or modern PTFE tape). While effective, this process is messy and time-consuming.

Our water seal alembic still eliminates this hassle with a smart, elegant engineering solution:

• Integrated Channel: A special copper groove is welded along the top rim of the boiler pot.

• Drop-in Design: The edge of the alembic dome (helmet) sits directly inside this channel.

• Liquid Barrier: You simply fill the channel with plain water. The water creates a 100% airtight barrier, securely trapping all alcohol vapors inside the system!

Both beginners and experienced home distillers choose this model to save time and effort. Here is why this premium copper still is so popular:

• Cleanliness & Aesthetics: No more dried flour paste on the shining copper surface. The apparatus maintains its premium look, and cleanup is as simple as rinsing it with water after distillation.

• Instant Assembly: Setting up the still takes just seconds. This is incredibly convenient for fractional distillation when you need to quickly disassemble the pot, drain the stillage, and add a new batch.

• Perfect Airtight Sealing: The water lock eliminates even the smallest vapor leaks. This guarantees that all your precious distillate reaches the condenser, keeping your room completely free of alcohol odors.

• Enhanced Safety: The water seal acts as a natural pressure relief valve. If excess pressure builds up inside the pot (e.g., due to a clogged tube), the vapor will safely bubble out through the water, preventing any deformation of the copper.

Featuring a classic onion-shaped dome, this alembic still is perfect for processing fruit, berry, and grain mashes. The large surface area of the purifying copper neutralizes sulfur compounds while preserving the rich, natural aroma of your raw ingredients.

It is the ideal setup for crafting:

• Premium whiskey and bourbon.

• Aromatic cognac, armagnac, and calvados.

• Traditional rum, chacha, grappa, and schnapps.

The standard package for this authentic Portuguese copper distiller includes:

1. Distillation pot (boiler) with an integrated water channel.

2. Alembic dome (onion head) for air reflux.

3. Swan neck pipe (vapor duct).

4. Condensing unit with a cooling coil.

Our collection features water seal copper stills in the most popular sizes. Choose the perfect volume for your needs and enjoy clean, comfortable, and highly efficient home distilling without the extra hassle!