Which distiller to choose depending on a budget?
Which Distiller to Choose for up to 300 EUR?
If you have a budget of 300 EUR, opt for a simple pot-still distiller! A pot-still functions similarly to a traditional alembic. It is used for distilling fruit (brandy, plum brandy, calvados, grappa, ouzo, etc.) and grain (whiskey, starka, rye, etc.), as well as traditional Polish moonshine. You can choose between two types of pot-still distillers:
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- Micro Pot-Still Distiller often chosen with a 7 or 15-liter pressure cooker. This small tank is perfect for small batches, including using leftover liqueurs or wines that you won't bottle.
- Simple Pot-Still Distiller with a 54mm diameter, paired with a 30 or 50-liter keg. You can equip it with expansion flanges for future upgrades, such as a reflux attachment, aroma attachment, or even upgrade it to a rectification column with a LM head for spirit production! Heating can be conveniently done with electric heaters, which is much cheaper than gas heating!
Which Distiller to Choose for up to 400 EUR?
With a budget of 400 EUR, you can consider not only simple pot-stills but also a full-fledged rectification column. The Terra LM model allows for producing everything possible with pot-stills as well as 96% pure spirit—from start to finish without power drop issues. It is versatile and straightforward to operate with a single valve that only needs to be opened.
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Which Distiller to Choose for up to 500 EUR?
For up to 500 EUR, the Basic model is a highly convenient dual-system rectification column. With expandable flanges, you can upgrade it with new options in the future. It allows producing spirits, fruit distillates, and grain distillates. The VM system ensures a smooth process.
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Which Distiller to Choose for up to 600 EUR?
In the 600 EUR budget range, focus on solutions that guarantee process speed and user convenience. The Premium Column offers a sight glass and the best prismatic filling, significantly easing and speeding up the process. The insulated tank reduces heat-up time, and the precise LM valve helps in separating unwanted fractions. The column has two thermometers for spirits and distillates where aroma preservation is desired.
Configure it here: Premium Column
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Which Distiller to Choose for up to 700 EUR?
If you plan to spend up to 700 EUR, choose the Elite distiller, the best option for beginners. Elite is the tallest column with the most prismatic filling, forgiving for novice users. The sight glass from the tee (Elite) can be filled much higher than the glass tube (Premium) and is more responsive. It does not need to be disassembled for transport. An additional thermometer in the boiler estimates the remaining alcohol. Elite thermometers have a resolution to the second decimal place, much more accurate than LCD thermometers.
Configure it here: Elite Column
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Which Distiller to Choose for up to 1200 EUR?
With a budget of 1200 EUR, you can go all out with the Thor 76mm column, a true speed demon. Equipped with Elite column features, it offers incredible quality and ease of use. The larger diameter allows for heating up to 6000W, translating to an astonishing collection rate of up to 3 liters of spirit per hour.
Configure it here: Thor 76mm Column