Description
What We Actually Build
We\’ve shipped these copper systems to whiskey makers in Kentucky, gin houses in Oregon, and rum producers in the Caribbean. A complete unit is a red copper pot, a column or onion head, a condenser, and the piping that connects them. Copper isn\’t decoration — it pulls sulfides out of the vapor and shapes a mouthfeel you won\’t get from stainless alone.
Copper contact matters in four places: the pot, the vapor path, the lyne arm, and the condenser. Running gin? We run copper through the vapor path and add a gin basket. Distilling on the grain? Add an agitator so nothing scorches on the bottom of the kettle.
Sizing: Which One Fits Your Floor?
| Still Size | Typical Wash Charge | Who Buys It |
|---|---|---|
| 200 L | ~160 L | Startups, taprooms, pilot batches |
| 300 L | ~240 L | Small craft distilleries, tasting rooms |
| 500 L | ~400 L | Regional whiskey and rum brands |
| 1000 L | ~800 L | Contract distilling, full production |
First-time buyers usually land on 200 L or 300 L. The move to 500 L happens when product leaves the tasting room and goes into distribution. 1000 L is a different animal — plan on a steam boiler, floor drains, and at least 4 meters of ceiling height.
Electric or Steam Heating
Electric elements keep it simple: no boiler, no additional permitting, and they work fine up to roughly 500 L. Past that, the amperage gets expensive and steam runs cheaper per batch. Already have a boiler in the building? Go steam. Don\’t have one? Price it in before you order, not after.
Send us your wash volume, target ABV, spirit type, ceiling height, available power (voltage and phase), and cooling water temperature before we quote. Those six numbers tell us more than any spec sheet, and they keep you from buying a still that\’s too big for your utilities or too small for your third year.
Structure of a Distiller
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Although there were a few minor issues, thanks to Polly’s help, it looks brilliant and has brought my little distillery quite a few new customers.
Very good！！I see now in my texting to you that in my excitement over having the installation here in the USA I totally forgot to give you and the company of ACE a very big compliment on the quality of the whole Installation!! It all looks fabulous and the way you packed it in the container was extraordinary!! I am very impressed with your company and want to say a big thank you to everybody who worked on my order!!
We have been using this still for a few batches now making whiskey, gin and a few other spirits and we are very happy with the results so far. The gear works well and gives good control during distillation. The spirit comes out clean and consistent from batch to batch and we have gotten the flavor profile we were looking for. It has also been easy to operate and maintain. It has been a great addition to our distillery and I’d definitely recommend it to other craft distillers looking for reliable equipment.”
Polly is the man! I highly recommend him and this products they produce! I’m very satisfied. she communicates very well and the quality of workmanship is excellent! Shipping was exceptional. Thannks Polly and team
It took 60 days from ordering to delivery, and it looks like a work of art. Thank you to Polly for her help.
It was quite a big job to put the distiller together, so I asked a friend to help me, and I managed to get it done in just eight hours. I’m really pleased with it – it looks brilliant.Ryan Murphy
We are so happy with our new copper distillation system from ACE Distillery Equipment. The equipment is of a fine quality, well crafted and beautifully finished.
The whole process from manufacturing, shipping, installation to commissioning was seamless. The ACE team were professional, responsive and very knowledgeable. They helped us complete the installation successfully and gave great technical support.
It still looks amazing in our distillery and does exactly what it says on the tin. We highly recommend ACE to anyone looking for reliable and high quality distillation equipment.
Thank you ACE team for the great work!”
I want to express my 100% satisfaction with Ace . The service was outstanding: quick, professional, and friendly. Polly provided excellent support throughout. The delivered 100 gallon copper pot still distillery equipment product perfectly meets my expectations and stands out fo r its excellent quality. I feel well taken care of and will recommend you without hesitation.
Thank you for the great service.
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Oliver Brown
