Cask Hood Alembics The Charentais alembic typically used to make fine Cognac brandy is considered by some to be the most beautiful and graceful of all alembics with its gleaming beaten copper being reminiscent of exotic and far away places. It is comprised of several characteristically shaped pots with onion-shaped copper domes. Wine is placed in the alembic pot and in the onion shaped dome. As the wine in the pot reaches boiling point the alcoholic vapours collect inside the dome and escape via the swan neck pipe that extends through the onion shaped dome or wine pre-heater to the condensing recipient. The wine in the onion shaped dome is pre-heated by the copper swan neck pipe on route to the condenser. When the distillation of the wine in the boiler is complete, the wine in the pre-heater (onion-shaped dome) is transferred to the boiler via a connecting tube between the two, and then this is also distilled in what may be considered a semi continuous process. The resultant distillate or "brouillis" is then passed to the boiler for a final distillation. The final distillate or " bonne chauffe" is then stored in oak casks to naturally pick up colour, flavour and also reduce its alcohol level making the spirit more mellow and polished. TREATMENT: A first cleaning distillation is essential to clean impurities and other unwanted substances. These substances, which are inherent to copper, are deposited after the still has not been in use for a relatively long period of time. Detailed information will be available to client after purchase is made.
This "Charentais" alembic still unit includes: - heating tank with soldered draining pipe and brass stopper - swan neck lid with brass connector - onion shaped pre-heater pot complete with wine level indicator (acrylic tube), brass tap and connector - condensing recipient with a very tightly coiled tubing (condensing coil longer than in other alembics); water inlet and outlet and an inverted funnel lid (decorative) - 2 metal stands and gas (butane/propane) burner where the main distilling pot is placed - rubber gaskets for brass connectors - copper parrot spout
This "Charentais" alembic still unit includes: - heating tank with soldered draining pipe and brass stopper - swan neck lid with brass connector - onion shaped pre-heater pot complete with wine level indicator (acrylic tube), brass tap and connector - condensing recipient with a very tightly coiled tubing (condensing coil longer than in other alembics); water inlet and outlet and an inverted funnel lid (decorative) - -2 metal stands and 1200W "Made in Germany" Electric Hotplate with 115/230 Voltage selection switch - CE Mark, where the main distilling pot is placed. - rubber gaskets for brass connectors - copper parrot spout By default the electric plates are set to 230V, please set to the correct voltage for your country. Use the voltage selector on the underside of the electric plate to set the voltage to 110V if required.
Alembic "Charentais" 100 L Price: £4,462.95 Complete 100 L Charentais Alembic includes: Alembic pot 50 L Charentais onion or pre-heater including heating coil and wine level. Condenser with serpentine coils Large Funnel Connecting pipes with brass connectors Discharge valve between pre-heater and alembic Discharge pipe for alembic pot Soldered union construction
Alembic "Charentais" 200 L Price: £5,260.95 Complete 200 L Charentais Alembic includes: 200 L Alembic pot 100 L Charentais onion or pre-heater with heating coil and wine level Condenser with serpentine coils Large funnel Connecting pipes with brass connectors Discharge valve between pre-heater and alembic Discharge pipe for alembic pot Soldered union construction
Alembic "Charentais" 300 L Price: £6,477.95 Complete 300 L Charentais Alembic includes: Alembic pot 150 L Charentais onion or pre-heater including heating coil and wine level. Condenser with serpentine coils Large Funnel Connecting pipes with brass connectors Discharge valve between pre-heater and alembic Discharge pipe for alembic pot Soldered union construction
Alembic "Charentais" 400 L Price: £7,562.95 Complete 400 L Charentais Alembic includes: Alembic pot 200 L Charentais onion or pre-heater including heating coil and wine level. Condenser with serpentine coils Large Funnel Connecting pipes with brass connectors Discharge valve between pre-heater and alembic Discharge pipe for alembic pot Soldered union construction
Alembic "Charentais" 500 L Price: £7,372.95 Complete 500 L Charentais Alembic includes: Alembic pot 250 L Charentais onion or pre-heater including heating coil and wine level. Condenser with serpentine coils Large Funnel Connecting pipes with brass connectors Discharge valve between pre-heater and alembic Discharge pipe for alembic pot Soldered union construction