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CopperHolic copper alembic stills in three sizes: 5 litre, 5 gallon and 10 gallon
5 litre · 5 gallon · 10 gallon

Three sizes, one craft

Choose the still that fits your batches

Same 1.1 mm hand-hammered copper, same kit, three capacities. Choose by how much plant material you will load per run.

  • 5L Copper Alembic Still for Essential Oils & Hydrosols

    The small copper still

    5 Litre 5 L · 1.3 gal

    For first-time owners, herb-garden batches and a standard kitchen burner.

    Plant material per run
    1–2 kg
    Hydrosol per run
    About 1 L
    Size
    21 in tall · 10 lb

    $399.95$449.95 Save $50, free US shipping

  • 5 Gallon Copper Alembic Still for Essential Oils, Hydrosols & Botanicals Most chosen

    Best all-around choice

    5 Gallon 19 L · 5 gal

    The strongest balance of capacity, manageable size and room to grow. The essential oil distiller most owners choose.

    Plant material per run
    3–5 kg
    Hydrosol per run
    4–6 L
    Size
    25.6 in tall · 21.9 lb

    $499.95$549.95 Save $50, free US shipping

  • 10 Gallon Copper Alembic Still for Essential Oils, Hydrosols & Distilled Water

    Large batches

    10 Gallon 38 L · 10 gal

    For farms, studios and makers processing more plant material per run.

    Plant material per run
    6+ kg
    Hydrosol per run
    8–12 L
    Size
    45 lb · dedicated space

    $1,299.95$1,399.95 Save $100, free US shipping

Prefer to switch sizes on one page? The Copper Alembic Still Kit has all three sizes in a single product.

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Same 1.1 mm copper, same hands, same kit in the box. Only the capacity changes.

Full size guide
Copper alembic still sizes compared: 5 litre, 5 gallon and 10 gallon
5 Litre 5 GallonMost chosen 10 Gallon
Capacity5 L (1.3 gal)19 L (5 gal)38 L (10 gal)
Plant material per run1–2 kg3–5 kg6+ kg
Hydrosol per runAbout 1 L4–6 L8–12 L
Distilled water per hourAbout 1 L3–4 L5.5–7.5 L
Run time1–2 hrs2–3 hrs3–4 hrs
Where it runsKitchen countertopCountertopDedicated space
Assembled size (H × L × W)21 × 26 × 11 in25.6 × 29.5 × 12.6 inOn request
Weight10 lb (4.5 kg)21.9 lb (9.9 kg)45 lb (20.4 kg)
Price$399.95$499.95$1,299.95

Every size arrives assembled: copper pot, onion head with built-in thermometer, swan neck, and a coil condenser in its own bucket. Gas and electric stoves work as they are; induction needs an adapter disc.

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