20L COMPLETE Charentais Still

🍇 20L COMPLETE Charentais Still with Wine Preheater

Discover this still inspired by the traditional Charentais still, designed for distilling wine and other fermented musts. This model includes a 15L Wine Preheater with an internal coil, which uses heat from the vapour generated during distillation to preheat the liquid before it enters the main boiler.

A practical solution for improving distillation efficiency and making better use of the heat generated during the process.

⚙️ Efficient preheating system

Vapour from the main boiler heats the wine or fermented must inside the Wine Preheater through its internal coil.

✅ Helps reduce distillation time, depending on operating conditions.
✅ Makes better use of the heat generated during distillation.
✅ Helps improve energy efficiency.

📊 Technical specifications

🧪 Boiler capacity: 20 litres
🔥 Wine Preheater capacity: 15 litres
📈 Indicated alcohol strength range: 10–15%
🍶 Estimated output: 3.5–5 litres per distillation, based on a fermented liquid with an alcohol content of 10% ABV.

Actual output may vary depending on the volume and characteristics of the starting liquid and the distillation conditions.

🛠️ Quality craftsmanship

🟠 1.2 mm thick copper for a robust construction.
🔨 Hand-hammered finish with a traditional look.
✨ Polished brass handles and nuts for an elegant finish.
🔩 Soldered joints for a solid construction.

📦 What is included?

🌡️ 3 large thermometers (0–120°C):
One on the head of the still to monitor the temperature during distillation.
One on the Wine Preheater to monitor the temperature of the liquid.
One on the condenser to monitor the temperature of the distillate.

🧴 Alcoholmeter (0–100°) with measuring cylinder for measuring alcohol content.
🔥 25 cm gas burner included.
🚰 1-inch drain valve, made from stainless steel or brass, depending on availability.
🏗️ Iron stands for the Wine Preheater and condenser.

🏺 A complete setup for traditional distillation

This 20-litre Charentais Still combines copper construction, an integrated preheating system and the essential components for a practical setup. An excellent choice for anyone looking for a still inspired by traditional designs, supplied with a comprehensive range of included equipment.