5L Alembic Spirit Still

5L Traditional Copper Alembic Still Kit

Small Batch Spirit Distillation Made Simple

The 5L Traditional Copper Alembic Still is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting to explore the art of distillation. Small enough to be approachable yet large enough to produce meaningful batches, it is perfect for experimenting with botanicals, refining recipes and developing an understanding of how flavour and aroma move through the distillation process.

Whether you’re interested in botanical spirits, gin making, fruit brandies or simply learning traditional distillation techniques, this still provides a practical and enjoyable way to get started.

The classic alembic design has been used for centuries and remains popular today because of its simplicity, beauty and ability to produce spirits with character and depth.

Ideal For

• Botanical spirits
• Macerated gin
• Fruit brandies
• Small-batch recipe development
• Distillation education and training
• Herbalists, homesteaders and makers interested in botanical distillation
• Educational, botanical and spirit distillation applications

Kit Includes

• 5L Soldered Copper Alembic Still Premium
• Spring Thermometer welded to the head with Celsius and Fahrenheit readings
• Copper Parrot Spout
• 5L Copper Sieve Tray
• Alcoholmeter with Cartier and Gay-Lussac scales
• Integrated 30°C thermometer

Heating

For best results, we recommend using an 18cm electric hotplate. When distilling botanicals, the included copper sieve tray helps keep plant material off the base of the boiler, reducing the risk of scorching and improving airflow through the still.

Handcrafted in Portugal

Each still is handcrafted by skilled copper artisans outside Porto, Portugal. Produced using traditional techniques passed down through generations, these alembics combine functionality with craftsmanship and are equally at home in a teaching space, workshop or home distillery.

Why Copper?

Copper has been the distiller’s material of choice for generations. It reacts with sulphur compounds during distillation, helping to produce a cleaner spirit while allowing the character of your chosen ingredients to shine through.

At Alembic Alchemy, we’re passionate about preserving traditional distillation knowledge and helping people reconnect with the craft. Whether you’re taking your first steps into distillation or adding a small-batch still to your collection, the 5L Traditional Copper Alembic Still Kit offers a practical and authentic way to learn, experiment and create.

Shipping Information

Your alembic will be shipped directly from Portugal via FedEx and is typically delivered within 10 days.

Shipping is included in the purchase price. In some cases, customs authorities may apply import duties, taxes or clearance fees based on the value of the shipment. Any such charges are determined by customs and are the responsibility of the purchaser.