AlcoEngine Copper Pot Still Gen 2 – Copper Pot Still Condenser
The AlcoEngine Copper Pot Still Gen 2 is a simple, versatile pot still condenser designed for flavour-focused distillation where you want the character of your wash to carry through into the finished spirit.
Unlike a reflux still designed primarily for producing a highly neutral spirit, a pot still retains more of the flavour and aroma compounds from your wash, making it an excellent choice for grain, molasses, fruit and botanical-based distillation.
Constructed from solid copper, the AlcoEngine provides valuable copper contact during distillation while its straightforward condenser design makes operation simple.
The current Gen 2 model also features convenient garden-hose-style coolant connections and a digital thermometer.
Why You'll Love It
- AlcoEngine Gen 2 Copper Pot Still
- Solid copper construction
- Designed for flavour-focused distillation
- Ideal for whiskey-style spirits
- Excellent for rum-style spirits
- Suitable for brandy and fruit-based distillation
- Great for gin and botanical distillation
- Up to approximately 4.5 L/hr with alcohol
- Up to approximately 2.8 L/hr with water
- Digital thermometer included
- Gen 2 garden hose coolant connections
- Simple condenser operation
- Australian designed
- Compatible with a wide range of suitable boilers
- Compact and easy to store
Why Choose a Pot Still?
A pot still is the preferred style of distillation equipment when retaining flavour from the fermented wash is important.
Rather than stripping the distillate back towards a highly neutral spirit, pot distillation allows more flavour and aroma compounds to carry through.
This makes the AlcoEngine Pot Still particularly suited to flavour-focused distillation from appropriately prepared:
- Malt and grain washes
- Whiskey-style washes
- Molasses and rum washes
- Fruit washes
- Brandy-style washes
- Gin and botanical recipes
If your primary goal is producing a very clean, high-purity neutral spirit, a reflux still is generally the more appropriate choice.
Solid Copper Construction
The AlcoEngine Pot Still is manufactured from solid copper rather than simply copper-plated stainless steel.
Copper contact during distillation can react with undesirable sulphur compounds produced during fermentation, helping reduce unwanted sulphur character in the resulting distillate.
This is one of the reasons copper has traditionally been used extensively in whiskey, rum, brandy and other flavour-focused distillation equipment.
Fast Distillation
The AlcoEngine Pot Still is capable of approximately:
Up to 4.5 litres per hour with alcohol
or
Up to 2.8 litres per hour when distilling water
Actual output will depend on your boiler, heat input, coolant supply and operating conditions.
Simple Cooling Water Control
The AlcoEngine condenser is designed to be straightforward to operate.
Rather than requiring extremely fine adjustment of condenser cooling-water flow, the unit simply requires sufficient coolant flow through the condenser.
For the current Gen 2 model, a minimum coolant flow of approximately 8 litres per minute should be available after the condenser outlet.
Adequate cooling water is essential for safe condenser operation.
Gen 2 Garden Hose Connections
The current Generation 2 AlcoEngine Pot Still replaces the older Gen 1 13mm hose-tail arrangement with more convenient garden-hose-style coolant connections.
This makes connecting the condenser to a suitable mains water supply considerably easier.
The Gen 2 model also includes an updated digital thermometer.
Digital Thermometer Included
A digital thermometer is included with the AlcoEngine Pot Still, providing a convenient temperature reference during operation.
This is especially useful when learning your equipment and monitoring how a distillation run progresses.
Compatible with Multiple Boiler Setups
One of the advantages of the AlcoEngine design is its compatibility with a range of suitable boiler configurations.
It can be configured for use with equipment including:
- DigiBoil
- BrewZilla
- Compatible Turbo-style boilers
- Suitable keg boilers
- Other compatible boiler systems
The exact lid, adapter and clamp required will depend on your boiler.
Using with a DigiBoil or BrewZilla
When installing the AlcoEngine Pot Still on a DigiBoil or BrewZilla, a compatible distillation lid is required and is sold separately.
Make sure you select the correct lid for your boiler size and connection type.
Standard 47mm distillation lids and suitable Tri-Clamp configurations are available depending on your brewing system.
Ideal for Whiskey-Style Distillation
Pot distillation is particularly well suited to grain-based washes because it allows more of the character produced by the grain and fermentation to remain in the distillate.
This makes the AlcoEngine an excellent option for experimenting with:
- All grain whiskey-style washes
- Malt-based washes
- Corn-based washes
- Rye-based washes
- Bourbon-style grain bills
The resulting spirit can then be matured appropriately with oak where desired.
Excellent for Rum-Style Spirits
Molasses and other flavourful fermentables produce compounds that contribute heavily to the character of rum-style spirits.
A pot still allows more of these flavours to carry through compared with high-reflux neutral spirit production.
This makes the AlcoEngine particularly useful for anyone progressing from simple neutral spirit production into more flavour-driven distilling.
Gin & Botanical Distillation
The AlcoEngine Pot Still can also form part of an appropriate setup for gin and botanical distillation.
Pot distillation allows botanical character to carry through into the distillate, making this style of still useful for experimenting with juniper, coriander, citrus and other botanicals.
Specifications
Brand: AlcoEngine
Manufacturer: KegLand
Product: Gen 2 Copper Pot Still
Type: Pot Still Condenser
Construction: Solid Copper
Maximum Alcohol Output: Approx. 4.5 L/hr
Water Distillation Output: Approx. 2.8 L/hr
Thermometer: Digital Thermometer Included
Cooling Connections: Gen 2 Garden Hose Style
Minimum Coolant Flow: Approx. 8 L/min Measured After Condenser Outlet
Suitable For: Flavour-Focused Pot Distillation
Typical Applications: Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Gin & Botanical Distillation
Design: Australian
What's Included?
- 1 × AlcoEngine Gen 2 Copper Pot Still Condenser
- 1 × Digital Thermometer
- Gen 2 coolant connections
Distillation boiler and distillation lid are sold separately.
Additional clamps, adapters, hoses and fittings may also be required depending on your boiler configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AlcoEngine a pot still?
Yes. The AlcoEngine Copper Pot Still is designed for pot distillation, allowing more flavour and aroma from the wash to carry through into the distillate.
Is this the Gen 2 AlcoEngine Pot Still?
Yes. This is the current Generation 2 AlcoEngine Pot Still, featuring updated garden-hose-style coolant connections and a digital thermometer.
Is the AlcoEngine made from copper?
Yes. The still is manufactured from solid copper, providing copper contact with the vapour during distillation.
What is a pot still best used for?
Pot stills are best suited to flavour-focused spirits where you want to retain character from grain, malt, molasses, fruit or botanicals.
Can I use the AlcoEngine for whiskey?
Yes. Pot distillation is particularly well suited to grain and malt-based whiskey-style washes because it retains more fermentation and grain character than high-reflux neutral distillation.
Can I use it for rum?
Yes. The AlcoEngine is an excellent choice for molasses and rum-style washes where retaining flavour is desirable.
Can I make gin with it?
The AlcoEngine can form part of a suitable gin and botanical distillation setup, allowing botanical character to carry through into the distillate.
How fast is the AlcoEngine Pot Still?
The manufacturer specifies output of up to approximately 4.5 L/hr with alcohol and approximately 2.8 L/hr when distilling water.
How much cooling water does it require?
The Gen 2 AlcoEngine requires approximately 8 litres per minute minimum coolant flow measured after the condenser outlet.
Does it include a thermometer?
Yes. A digital thermometer is included.
Does it include the boiler?
No. This product is the AlcoEngine Pot Still condenser/head only. A suitable boiler is required separately.
Does it include the distillation lid?
No. A suitable distillation lid is sold separately when required for your boiler.
Can I fit it to a DigiBoil or BrewZilla?
Yes, when used with the appropriate distillation lid and any required clamps or adapters for your particular boiler.
What's the difference between a pot still and reflux still?
A pot still is designed to retain more flavour and aroma from the fermented wash. A reflux still provides greater separation and is generally used when producing a cleaner, higher-purity neutral spirit.
Important Information
This product is intended for lawful use only.
Customers are responsible for complying with all applicable Australian laws and regulations regarding the ownership and use of distillation equipment.
Always follow manufacturer instructions and safe operating practices.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Buy your AlcoEngine Copper Pot Still Gen 2 from Border Brewing Supplies for an easy-to-use solid copper pot still for flavour-focused distillation.
- Genuine AlcoEngine equipment
- Current Gen 2 model
- Solid copper construction
- Digital thermometer included
- Australia-wide shipping
- Click & Collect available
- Local pickup in Tweed Heads South
- Distilling equipment for Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Northern NSW
- Compatible boilers, distillation lids and fittings available
- Grain, yeast, nutrients, oak and distilling accessories available
- Specialist home brewing and distilling advice
