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The 100L Whiskey Pot Still is the ideal centerpiece for craft distilleries looking to produce authentic, high-quality spirits. Combining traditional copper aesthetics with professional-grade engineering, the 100L Whiskey Pot Still is designed to deliver the purity and complex flavor profile demanded by whiskey connoisseurs.
Traditional Copper Construction
The 100L Whiskey Pot Still is crafted entirely from high-purity copper, which is essential for producing smooth whiskey. Copper naturally reacts with and removes unwanted sulfur compounds during the distillation process, resulting in a cleaner, more refined spirit.
Classic Design & Efficiency
The 100L Whiskey Pot Still features a traditional onion head (helmet) and swan neck design. This classic shape facilitates the reflux process, allowing heavier vapors to condense and return to the boiler while letting the lightest, most desirable alcohol vapors pass through to the condenser. This ensures the 100L Whiskey Pot Still delivers maximum flavor and character.
Integrated Condensation
The 100L Whiskey Pot Still is equipped with a vertical tube-and-shell condenser, ensuring rapid and complete vapor recovery even at high throughput. Its compact, integrated design makes the 100L Whiskey Pot Still easy to install in boutique distillery environments.
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Application | Use Case |
Spirits | Whiskey, brandy, gin, vodka, rum |
Botanical Extracts | Essential oils, herbal distillates |
Purified Water | Distilled / deionized water production |
R&D / Education | Lab-scale distillation experiments & training |
| Model | ZR-DT-100L |
| Capacity | Effective volume: 100L |
| Material | SUS304 SUS316 Red Copper |
| Uasge | Whisky Brandy Rum Gin Vodka Others |
| Application | Home commercial |
| Heating way | Electric heating Steam heating Direct fire heating |
| Control System | Fully automated with PLC Siemens Semi-Automated with PID Schneider |
| Voltage | Three-phase/380(220, 415,480…)v/50(60)Hz Single phase/220(110, 240…)v/50(60)Hz |
| Note:1Barrel (BBL) =117 Liter 1Hl=100 Liter 1Gallon=3.7854 Liter | |
| Types | Volume | Component |
| Whisky distiller | 50-5000L | Still pot, swan neck, condenser, CIP, pipe system |
| Vodka distiller | 50-5000L | Still pot , onion head, column, dephlegmator, condenser, pipe system |
| Brandy distiller | 50-5000L | Still pot, onion head, dephlegmator, column, condenser ,CIP, pipe system |
| Rum distiller | 50-5000L | Still pot, column, condenser, CIP, pipe system |
| Gin distiller | 50-5000L | Still pot, column, gin basket, condenser, CIP, pipe system |
| Multi-spirits distiller | 200-5000L | Still pot, onion head, dephlegmator, column, gin basket, condenser, CIP, collecting tank |
1. Material & Craftsmanship
• 100% Copper Construction: Pot still, conical helmet, and lyne arm all crafted from high‑purity red copper with mirror‑polished finish. Copper reacts with sulfur compounds during distillation to effectively eliminate sulfide off‑odors, delivering the authentic smooth whiskey character.
• Handcrafted Traditional Design: Classic pot still shape faithfully reproduces centuries‑old distillation traditions, ensuring the full‑bodied, complex flavor profile that defines premium whiskey.
• Stainless Steel Condenser: Liebig‑style condenser with stainless steel cooling section provides efficient vapor condensation while maintaining the purity of the distillate.
2. Functional Design
• 100L Working Capacity: Ideal size for craft distilleries, micro‑distilleries, and small‑batch premium whiskey production, offering the perfect balance of output and artisanal control.
• Traditional Pot‑Still Distillation: No rectification column — designed specifically for whiskey production where retaining the character, body, and flavor compounds of the wash is essential.
• Conical Helmet Shape: Classic onion‑shaped helmet promotes natural reflux action, helping to concentrate flavors while allowing lighter volatile compounds to pass through for a smoother spirit.
• Angled Lyne Arm: The upward angle of the copper lyne arm influences the character of the distillate — allowing the distiller to control the amount of reflux and heavy congeners retained in the final spirit.
3. Temperature Control & Monitoring
• Simple & Intuitive Operation: Traditional pot still design requires no complex control systems — the distiller relies on skill and experience, making each batch a true artisanal craft.
• Natural Heat Management: Copper's superior thermal conductivity provides even heat distribution throughout the boiler, preventing hot spots and scorching of the wash.
4. Structural Advantages
• Compact Footprint: Small, space‑efficient design fits easily into boutique distillery spaces, tasting rooms, or production areas with limited floor space.
• Sturdy Tripod Base: Three robust legs provide stable, elevated mounting for the pot still, allowing easy access for cleaning and drainage beneath the unit.
• Easy Cleaning & Maintenance: Simple construction with minimal joints and connections makes post‑distillation cleaning fast and thorough — essential for maintaining spirit purity between batches.
• Iconic Visual Appeal: The gleaming copper pot still serves as a stunning centerpiece for visitor‑facing distillery installations, tasting rooms, and craft cocktail bars.
5. Premium Advantage
• Authentic Whiskey Tradition: This classic pot still design is the same configuration used by the world's finest whiskey distilleries for centuries — delivering the depth, complexity, and character that define premium single malt and craft whiskey.
What spirits can be produced with this still?
The 100L pot still is designed primarily for whiskey and other distilled spirits. Depending on the configuration and distillation process, it can also be used for products such as brandy, rum, fruit spirits, and other craft spirits.
Is the 100L still suitable for commercial production?
Yes. Its 100L capacity makes it a practical choice for craft distilleries, small-batch production, product development, and pilot-scale applications. Actual production output depends on the raw material, alcohol concentration, heating method, and operating conditions.
Does this still include a condenser?
Yes. The pictured configuration includes a vertical condenser/cooling section connected to the still through the vapor pipe. This configuration helps condense alcohol vapor back into liquid during distillation.
Does the still require professional installation?
Basic assembly can be completed according to the supplied installation instructions, but professional installation is recommended for commercial systems and customized configurations, particularly when connecting heating, cooling, drainage, and other utilities.
Can the still be customized?
Yes. We can provide customized solutions for different production requirements, including capacity, heating method, condenser configuration, fittings, valves, sight glasses, material, surface finish, and overall dimensions
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