Vortex reflux complete distillery kit: still, boiler, fermenter and companion kit

Still Spirits Vortex Reflux Still Complete Distillery Kit + 25L Boiler - Air Cooled

Name: Still Spirits Vortex Reflux Still Complete Distillery Kit + 25L Boiler - Air Cooled
Brand: Still Spirits
SKU: 57001K2
Price: 1599.0 AUD
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$1,599.00

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The complete Vortex reflux distillery: air cooled still, Create+ 25L boiler, 30L fermenter, Turbo pack, carbon filter, testing gear and four essences. No cooling water from wash to bottle.

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

Everything from first wash to finished bottle, and none of it needs a tap. The Vortex Reflux Still Kit, 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.

Two Vortex air cooled modules replace the water jacket. Still Spirits rates the setup at the same speed, output and quality as a water-cooled T500: up to 93% ABV, about 8 litres at 40% from the 25 litre wash the kit makes.

What's in the box

2 x Vortex air cooled condenser modules
2 x universal power supplies
Instruction booklet
500 mm straight column section
Create+ 90 degree thermowell elbow
Create+ 90 degree elbow
Create+ vented collection cup
Create+ beeping alarm thermometer
2 x Create+ 45 degree elbows
2-inch sieved gasket
9 x 2-inch silicone gaskets
8 x 2-inch tri-clamps
100 g copper saddles and 500 g stainless saddles for column packing
Ceramic boil enhancers
Tether system
1 m silicone tubing
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

2 x Vortex air cooled condenser modules
2 x universal power supplies
Instruction booklet
500 mm straight column section
Create+ 90 degree thermowell elbow
Create+ 90 degree elbow
Create+ vented collection cup
Create+ beeping alarm thermometer
2 x Create+ 45 degree elbows
2-inch sieved gasket
9 x 2-inch silicone gaskets
8 x 2-inch tri-clamps
100 g copper saddles and 500 g stainless saddles for column packing
Ceramic boil enhancers
Tether system
1 m silicone tubing
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 distiller who wants one box and no plumbing. Also the right gift for the person who has talked about it for years.

Works With

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

Specifications

Still type: reflux, air cooled (two Vortex modules: dephlegmator and product condenser)
Cooling water: none
Max purity: up to 93% ABV before dilution
Yield: about 8L at 40% ABV per 25L wash on 6 kg of sugar (Still Spirits figure)
Connection: 2-inch tri-clamp; sits on the Create+ 25L boiler
Materials: 304 stainless Create+ components and product tubes, 1060 aluminium fins, food-grade silicone gaskets
2-in-1: reconfigures to an air cooled alembic setup
Warranty: 3 years (Still Spirits)
Ease of use: intermediate
Kit dimensions: H 37 cm x W 33 cm x D 61 cm
Kit weight: 10.6 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.

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.