Easy Alcohol Distilling via a $200 Water Distiller?
Is it possible to distill alcohol using a $200 water distiller? This Swedish invention called Easy Still says it is entirely possible. Apparently, this product is able to distill water, spirits, Whiskey, essential oils, Fruit snaps, Grappa, and anything else your mind can conjure and your parched palate can appreciate. Mind you, this is not a copper still.
EasyStill is a re-built water distiller that could allegedly boil mash to steam. The mash is then cooled down and converted to liquid spirits and placed inside a plastic vessel.
Essentially, the process of distilling via the EasyStill is similar to making moonshine and any alcohol-laden concoction. Firstly, mash is poured inside its stainless boiling vessel up to its four-litre mark. Then, press the start button. Mash is then heated up and starts boiling.
The steam exits the boiling vessel and enters the stainless fan-cooled cooler. It is then condensed back to liquid spirits. As the distilled spirit slowly drips from the EasyStill, you can place an activated carbon filter in order to purify the distillate in one go.
Voila! The liquid you collect in a transparent vessel is purified spirits that is ready to be drunk or flavored with your chosen herbs or fruit essences.
EasyStill claims that their product makes alcohol distillation as easy as making coffee. Their statement is backed up with the specifications of the unit.
EasyStill is able to contain four liters of mash. Also, there is no cooling water necessary. No thermometer is needed. The unit is said to be fan-cooled. Plus, if you happen to forget that the unit is in operation, you do not have to worry about anything blowing up as it automatically powers itself off once the boiling vessel is empty.
The unit takes an hour to warm up. Meanwhile, the distillation process takes two hours. EasyStill could produce 1.4 liters of spirit that has an ABV of 46% (92 proof).
During distillation, activated carbon purification similarly occurs via the unit’s 40mm x 500mm purifying tube. The activated granulated carbon is pre-wetted food grade. Allegedly, the spirits produced have a hint of vodka.
EasyStill and its cooling tube is made from stainless steel and is said to last forever. The unit is also referred to as a Pot Still and is said to produce spirits that are as pure as those made through column stills.
But is it better than a copper whiskey still?
Distilling alcohol is not rocket science. Anyone can distill alcohol on their own. Heck, one could even do alcohol distillation using stuff from their kitchen. It is therefore sensible for EasyStill to claim that it could distill alcohol. But the difference is that this unit removes the complications involved in distilling.
For instance, you need not watch your still as a batch is produced – a no-no when using a copper still. It is also a lot safer compared to other moonshine stills since the unit powers off when the vessel is empty.
To be fair, EasyStill is a decent device but it can only hold and produce a liter of alcohol. If you want to produce five gallons of clear liquid goodness, you need to repeat the distillation process five times.
EasyStill is not for serious distillers. It is best used by those who are on the fence and are unsure whether they should proceed doing their own distilling. The unit will give them a fairly good idea of the process. It is also excellent to be used by those who want to produce a batch on special occasions or when one simply feels their parched palates deserve some smooth moonshine.
EasyStill is a re-built water distiller that could allegedly boil mash to steam. The mash is then cooled down and converted to liquid spirits and placed inside a plastic vessel.
Essentially, the process of distilling via the EasyStill is similar to making moonshine and any alcohol-laden concoction. Firstly, mash is poured inside its stainless boiling vessel up to its four-litre mark. Then, press the start button. Mash is then heated up and starts boiling.
The steam exits the boiling vessel and enters the stainless fan-cooled cooler. It is then condensed back to liquid spirits. As the distilled spirit slowly drips from the EasyStill, you can place an activated carbon filter in order to purify the distillate in one go.
Voila! The liquid you collect in a transparent vessel is purified spirits that is ready to be drunk or flavored with your chosen herbs or fruit essences.
EasyStill claims that their product makes alcohol distillation as easy as making coffee. Their statement is backed up with the specifications of the unit.
EasyStill is able to contain four liters of mash. Also, there is no cooling water necessary. No thermometer is needed. The unit is said to be fan-cooled. Plus, if you happen to forget that the unit is in operation, you do not have to worry about anything blowing up as it automatically powers itself off once the boiling vessel is empty.
The unit takes an hour to warm up. Meanwhile, the distillation process takes two hours. EasyStill could produce 1.4 liters of spirit that has an ABV of 46% (92 proof).
During distillation, activated carbon purification similarly occurs via the unit’s 40mm x 500mm purifying tube. The activated granulated carbon is pre-wetted food grade. Allegedly, the spirits produced have a hint of vodka.
EasyStill and its cooling tube is made from stainless steel and is said to last forever. The unit is also referred to as a Pot Still and is said to produce spirits that are as pure as those made through column stills.
But is it better than a copper whiskey still?
Distilling alcohol is not rocket science. Anyone can distill alcohol on their own. Heck, one could even do alcohol distillation using stuff from their kitchen. It is therefore sensible for EasyStill to claim that it could distill alcohol. But the difference is that this unit removes the complications involved in distilling.
For instance, you need not watch your still as a batch is produced – a no-no when using a copper still. It is also a lot safer compared to other moonshine stills since the unit powers off when the vessel is empty.
To be fair, EasyStill is a decent device but it can only hold and produce a liter of alcohol. If you want to produce five gallons of clear liquid goodness, you need to repeat the distillation process five times.
EasyStill is not for serious distillers. It is best used by those who are on the fence and are unsure whether they should proceed doing their own distilling. The unit will give them a fairly good idea of the process. It is also excellent to be used by those who want to produce a batch on special occasions or when one simply feels their parched palates deserve some smooth moonshine.