Copper Alembic Pots Stills

Hand Hammered Copper Distillers Beautiful and Functional Apparatus made by Artisans in Portugal

charentais copper distiller

Please Note: The cost of Copper, the raw material used to manufacture these beautiful distillers, continues to reach historically high prices. Please be aware that all prices are subject to change without notice

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Large Copper Alembic Distillers
Alembic Distiller Copper
Copper Alquitar Distiller
Rotating Collumn Copper alembic distiller
Large Alembic Distiller Traditionally used for distilling wine. This Alembic is capable of producing essential oil and hydrosols. Water and plant material is placed in the pot on the right. The water in the pot is brought to a boil. The steam carries the essential oil and water to the condensor, where it is cooled back to a liquid state. The distillate then flows out of the condensor for separation of essential oil and hydrosols.
Small Alembic Distillers -Traditionally used for distilling wine. This Alembic is capable of producing essential oil and hydrosols. Water and plant material is placed in the pot on the left. The water in the pot is brought to a boil. The steam carries the essential oil and water to the condensor, where it is cooled back to a liquid state. The distillate then flows out of the condensor for separation of essential oil and hydrosols.
Alquitar Distiller This is a traditional distiller with a condenser that sits on top of the distiller column. This Alembic is capable of producing essential oil and hydrosols. Water and plant material is placed in the pot on the right. The water in the pot is brought to a boil. The steam carries the essential oil and water to the condensor, where it is cooled back to a liquid state. For the Alquitar, the condensor sits on top of the distiller. The distillate then flows out of the condensor for separation of essential oil and hydrosols.
Rotating Column Distiller- Traditionally used for producing "grappa" and "eau de vie" This rotating column distiller is excellent for producing essential oils and hydrosols. Water is placed in the pot on the right. Plant material is placed in the column which sits on top of the pot. Plant materil can also be placed in the "onion", the alembic head. The water in the pot is brought to a boil. The steam carries the essential oil and water to the condensor, where it is cooled back to a liquid state. The distillate then flows out of the condensor for separation of essential oil and hydrosols. To view more details and use folllow this link- http://essentialoil.com/40ltr.html
Copper Charentais Diagram
Copper Charentis Distiller
Functional table top distiller
table top distiller
Diagram explaining the operation of the Charentais. Traditionally, wine is placed in the pot on the left and in the pot in the center. The distillate flows from the pot on the left, through the center pot and to the condensor. The wine in the center pot is preheated by the distillate flow
Hand Hammered Charentais Distiller- This is a gorgeous and functional piece of equipment. The capcity is 20 litres. This apparatus can be used for making hydrosols, however traditionally it is used for distilling wine for making brandy
Functional Traditional style Alembic Table Top 0.7 litre capacity distiller with alcohol burner on a wooden base. This is a small table top model which can be used for making small quantities of hydrosols or for distilling wine.
Functional Cask style Table Top 0.7 litre capacity distiller with alcohol burner on a wooden base. This is a small table top model which can be used for making small quantities of hydrosols or for distilling wine.
Available Sizes
Small Alembic Distillers
5 litres
10 litres
20 litres
Large Alembic Distillers
40 litres
60 litres
100 litres
Small Alquitar Distillers
5 litres
10 litres
25 litres
Large Alquitar Distillers
35 litres
60 litres
100 liters
Table Top Distillers
0.7 litres
2.5 litres
6.0 litres
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The Essential Oil Company is a direct importer, we handle all Customs fees, import and airport taxes.
When you purchase from ready stock, you do not need to deal with Customs authorities.
For shipments directly from Portugal , the purchaser is responsible for all taxes and Customs duties.

Many of these items are custom made please allow at least 4 weeks for delivery. When items are in stock we can ship immediately.

Frequently asked questions

essential oil separator essencier florentine
The Essencier- Designed by Robert Seidel for the purpose of separating essential oils and waters. This unique and functional separator is a must if you are making essential oil. The operation is passive and allows you to collect essential oils and hydrosols with little effort This Essencier is useful for distillers of all sizes.
Decorative Copper Alembic Distiller Replica
Decorative Copper Alembic A non-functional display piece for your bookshelf or desk. Retailers place this replica of a traditional style CopperAlembic among their essential oils and herbs. It's an attractive way to illustrate to customers how essential oils are made. Only $37.95 (8" tall)

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