Vortex alembic complete distillery kit: pot still, copper dome, boiler, fermenter and companion kit

Still Spirits Vortex Alembic Pot Still Complete Distillery Kit + Copper Dome + 25L Boiler

Name: Still Spirits Vortex Alembic Pot Still Complete Distillery Kit + Copper Dome + 25L Boiler
Brand: Still Spirits
SKU: 57002K1
Price: 1499.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$1,499.00

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The complete Vortex alembic distillery: air cooled pot still, copper dome, Create+ 25L boiler, 30L fermenter, Turbo pack, filter, testing gear and four essences. No cooling water anywhere in it.

Normally shipped from our Melbourne warehouse within 2 business days (longer in peak periods). Shipping calculated at checkout by weight and postcode.

Shipping & returns

Dispatch. Orders normally ship from our Melbourne warehouse within 2 business days, longer during peak periods, fully tracked by Australia Post or one of our couriers. We email the tracking the moment it leaves.

Cost. Shipping is calculated at checkout from the parcel weight and your postcode, so you see the exact figure before you pay.

Changed your mind? Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging, for an exchange or refund. Contact us first so we can arrange it. Original delivery and return postage are not refunded.

Arrived damaged or missing parts? Tell us as soon as it lands and we will replace or fix it and cover your return postage.

Warranty. Every product carries its manufacturer warranty, backed by Australian Consumer Law. Full refund policy

The details

The whole pot still distillery, no tap required. The Vortex Alembic Kit, the Create+ copper dome, the Create+ 25L boiler and the Create+ Complete Companion Kit: fermenter, Turbo sugar and yeast pack, carbon filter, testing gear, cleaners and four Top Shelf essences.

Copper dome for flavour spirits, a Vortex module condensing with fans, and a boiler with two element switches for slow runs.

What's in the box

Vortex air cooled condenser module
Universal power supply
Instruction booklet
Create+ 90 degree thermowell elbow
Create+ 90 degree elbow
Create+ 45 degree elbow
Create+ vented collection cup
Create+ beeping alarm thermometer
6 x 2-inch silicone gaskets
5 x 2-inch tri-clamps
Ceramic boil enhancers
0.5 m silicone tubing
Create+ alembic copper dome, 2-inch tri-clamp connection
Create+ 25L boiler: 2200W element with two switches (full power or 1100W), boil-dry reset, thermal cut-out, stainless ball-valve drain tap, 2-inch tri-clamp connection
Create+ Complete Companion Kit: 30L fermenter with airlock, tap and thermometer strip
6 kg Turbo Sugar and a Turbo Pack (Classic 6 yeast, Turbo Carbon, Turbo Clear)
Easy Filter System and Distilling Conditioner
Hydrometer, alcometer and 5L jug
Cold Water Cleaner and No Rinse Sanitiser
Four Top Shelf essences: Finest Reserve Whiskey, Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Vodka, Spiced Rum

Our verdict

The water was never the hard part of distilling, it was just the annoying part. The hose to the laundry, the flow that creeps when someone runs a shower, the shed with no tap. The Vortex takes that off the list and leaves the parts that matter: a clean wash, a steady boil and good cuts. It is a condenser, not a shortcut.

Not sure which setup suits your boiler? Call us on 03 9575 3900 and we will talk it through.

Distilling spirits in Australia requires an excise manufacturer licence from the ATO. We sell the equipment; check the rules before you run it.

What's In The Box

Vortex air cooled condenser module
Universal power supply
Instruction booklet
Create+ 90 degree thermowell elbow
Create+ 90 degree elbow
Create+ 45 degree elbow
Create+ vented collection cup
Create+ beeping alarm thermometer
6 x 2-inch silicone gaskets
5 x 2-inch tri-clamps
Ceramic boil enhancers
0.5 m silicone tubing
Create+ alembic copper dome, 2-inch tri-clamp connection
Create+ 25L boiler: 2200W element with two switches (full power or 1100W), boil-dry reset, thermal cut-out, stainless ball-valve drain tap, 2-inch tri-clamp connection
Create+ Complete Companion Kit: 30L fermenter with airlock, tap and thermometer strip
6 kg Turbo Sugar and a Turbo Pack (Classic 6 yeast, Turbo Carbon, Turbo Clear)
Easy Filter System and Distilling Conditioner
Hydrometer, alcometer and 5L jug
Cold Water Cleaner and No Rinse Sanitiser
Four Top Shelf essences: Finest Reserve Whiskey, Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Vodka, Spiced Rum

Who it's for

For the first-time pot still distiller who wants one box, copper, and no plumbing.

Works With

Still Spirits Turbo packs, the EZ Carbon filter range and every Top Shelf and Classic essence.

Specifications

Still type: alembic (pot), air cooled product condenser
Cooling water: none
Connection: 2-inch tri-clamp; fits the Create+ alembic copper dome
Materials: 304 stainless Create+ components and product tubes, 1060 aluminium fins, food-grade silicone gaskets
Suits: whisky, rum, brandy, gin and botanical runs
Kit dimensions: H 37 cm x W 22 cm x D 61 cm
Kit weight: 7.2 kg
Boiler: Create+ 25L, 304 stainless, 2200W element with two switches, boil-dry reset, thermal cut-out
Boiler dimensions: H 64 cm x W 36 cm x D 37 cm, 5.42 kg, 3 year warranty

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Quick answers

Questions about this product, shipping and orders. See the FAQ page for more topics.

Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.

Does the Vortex really need no cooling water?

Yes. Three fans push air over a finned stainless core and a dial sets how hard they work. The reflux kit and the alembic kit run with no cooling water at all. A single module in an existing water-cooled setup replaces one condenser or dephlegmator, so that part of the run goes water-free.

Is it slower or does it make less?

Still Spirits rates the Vortex at the same speed, output and quality as a water-cooled T500 or alembic setup. The reflux kit distils at up to 93% ABV and Still Spirits quotes about 8 litres at 40% from a 25 litre wash made with 6 kg of sugar.

Does it need power?

Yes, mains power. Each module comes with its own plug pack (Australian plug fitted). If there is a power point, you can run it. Still Spirits has not published the wattage of the fans.

I have a Create+ alembic. Can I swap just the condenser?

Yes. The alembic condenser is a separate 2-inch tri-clamp part, so a Vortex module with two tri-clamps and two gaskets replaces it directly. Your copper dome and boiler stay as they are.

How do I clean it?

Vacuum dust off the fan grill and the fins with a household vacuum. To clean the inside of the product path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water through it. The metal fins have sharp edges, so handle the module by its body.