Copper pot stills, hybrid stills and column systems for whiskey, vodka, rum, brandy and fruit spirits — engineered for flavor precision and production reliability.
ZPET’s modular still design allows distilleries to start with a core system (1-2 stills) and expand capacity by adding fermentation tanks, additional stills, or bottling lines as demand grows. Our systems support production scaling from 500 bottles/week (craft distilleries) to 50,000+ bottles/week (commercial operations) without replacing core equipment.
Introduction: ZPET offers distilling equipment in five main categories (Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Brandy, Wine Spirits) with capacities ranging from 200L to 10,000L, designed for different spirit styles and production scales
Copper Pot Stills for Premium Whiskey Production
Column Stills for High-Purity Neutral Spirits
Pot or Column Stills for Traditional & Modern Rum
Copper Pot Stills for Fruit-Based Spirits
Pot Stills for Grappa & Eau-de-Vie Production
Investment range includes still, condenser, spirit receiver, and basic control system. Additional costs: fermentation tanks, aging barrels, bottling equipment, facility preparation
Tipo di distillato | Tipo fisso | Gamma di capacità | Distillation Method | Alcohol Purity | Aging Required |
Whiskey | Alambicco in rame | 200L-5,000L | Batch (2x distillation) | 60-70% ABV | Yes (2-20 years) |
Vodka | Column still | 500L-10,000L | Continuous (multi-stage) | 95-96% ABV | No |
Rum | Pot or hybrid still | 300L-5,000L | Batch or continuous | 60-80% ABV | Optional (0-15 years) |
Brandy | Alambicco in rame | 200L-3,000L | Batch (2x distillation) | 60-70% ABV | Yes (2-20 years) |
Wine Spirits | Alambicco in rame | 200L-2,000L | Batch (1-2x distillation) | 40-60% ABV | Optional (0-5 years) |
Note: la produzione settimanale presuppone 2-3 lotti a settimana con cicli di fermentazione di 14-21 giorni. La produzione effettiva dipende dal tempo di fermentazione, dagli stili di sidro e dall'efficienza operativa
Material & Construction:
Heating Methods:
Cut Selection: Manual or automated valves separate heads (methanol, acetone), hearts (ethanol, desired flavors), and tails (fusel oils, heavy compounds)
Material & Construction:
Continuous Operation: Feed fermented wash continuously, collect high-purity alcohol output (500L-10,000L per day)
Reflux Control: Adjustable reflux ratio (vapor returned to column for additional purification) ensures consistent alcohol purity
Shell-and-Tube Condensers: Cooling water or glycol circulation condenses alcohol vapor to liquid (most efficient for large-scale operations)
Worm Tub Condensers: Traditional coiled copper tube submerged in cold water (artisanal distilleries, slower cooling preserves flavor)
Stainless Steel Receivers: Separate collection vessels for heads, hearts, and tails fractions
Alcohol Proof Monitoring: Inline alcoholmeters or digital sensors track alcohol strength in real-time
Storage Tanks: Stainless steel tanks for neutral spirits or oak barrels for aged spirits (whiskey, rum, brandy)
•Whiskey/Vodka: Mill grains (barley, corn, rye, wheat) and mix with hot water in mash tun to convert starches to sugars
•Rum: Dilute molasses or ferment fresh sugarcane juice
•Brandy: Crush and press grapes or fruits to extract juice
•Wine Spirits: Collect grape pomace (skins, seeds) from wine production
•Transfer sugar-rich liquid to fermentation tanks
•Add yeast (distiller's yeast or wine yeast)
•Ferment at 20-30°C until alcohol reaches 7-12% ABV (wash or wine)
•Pot Still: Heat wash to 78-100°C, collect heads (discard), hearts (keep), tails (discard or redistill)
•Column Still: Feed wash continuously, collect high-purity alcohol from top of column
•Monitor temperature and alcohol strength throughout distillation
•Alcohol vapor passes through condenser and returns to liquid
•Collect in spirit receivers (separate heads, hearts, tails)
•Measure alcohol proof (typically 60-96% ABV depending on spirit type)
•Neutral Spirits (Vodka): Dilute to 40% ABV, filter through activated carbon, bottle immediately
•Aged Spirits (Whiskey, Rum, Brandy): Transfer to oak barrels, age 2-20 years, dilute to 40-50% ABV before bottling
•Filter (if needed), bottle, label, and package for distribution
Yes, most countries require distilled spirits permits (e.g., TTB DSP in USA, Excise License in UK). Requirements vary by country—consult local authorities before purchasing equipment
Single distillation produces lower-proof spirits (40-60% ABV). Double distillation (common for whiskey, brandy) produces higher-proof, smoother spirits (60-70% ABV) by redistilling the hearts fraction
Yes, with proper cleaning between batches. Pot stills can produce whiskey, rum, brandy, and wine spirits. Hybrid stills can switch between pot mode and column mode for vodka production
Pressure vessel certification (if applicable), explosion-proof electrical certification, food-grade material certification (copper, stainless steel), and compliance with local distillery regulations
Ready to launch your spirit brand? ZPET’s commercial distilling equipment provides the precision, craftsmanship, and scalability you need to compete in the premium spirits market.
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