Honest, useful writing on copper alembic stills, distilling spirits, essential oils and hydrosols, and choosing the right still.
2026-04-10
What a copper alembic still is, how it works, the parts of a pot still, and what you can distill — moonshine, spirits, essential oils, hydrosols and water.
2026-05-02
A beginner's guide to distilling essential oils, hydrosols and rosewater at home in a copper alembic still — lavender, rose, herbs, method, yields and tips.
2026-05-24
Copper vs. stainless steel stills compared honestly — flavor, sulfur removal, durability, cost and cleaning — so you choose the right still the first time.
2026-06-04
Pot still vs. reflux still explained simply — how each works, what spirits they make best, proof and flavor differences, and which is right for you.
2026-06-12
A simple copper still sizing guide — how boiler capacity translates to yield, and which still size is right for beginners, home distillers and micro-distilleries.