STARTER PLUS KIT with Next Generation Still Spirits Turbo 500 (T500) Copper Condenser Distillery Kit
With this kit, you can make 8L of 40% alcohol per batch. The yeast pack and essences are included in the kit got your FIRST TWO BATCHES, making 16L of 40% alcohol. Once you are up and running, all you need to make the next 8L is this $49 Classic 6 Batch Pack, plus 6kg of white sugar or dextrose.
That works out to be just over $4 per bottle of 40% neutral spirit.
Add to that an essence to that can flavour 2.25L of neutral spirit, which is $14 for the Top Shelf range.
You can have your very own rum, vodka, gin, brandy, bourbon - or whatever you like - for just over $8 per bottle.
Introducing the Next Generation Still Spirits Turbo 500 with the Artisan solid Copper Condenser
Perfect for beginners, no distilling experience required! Part of the Alchemist series, the Artisan Copper Condenser is the worlds most advanced fractioning column for home distillation. It is designed to produce commercial grade extremely high purity alcohol (93%+) and provide maximum alcohol yield (95%+). As it comes ready to use, it is extremely simple to operate and is a stunning looking handcrafted solid copper condenser.
In addition, the pack includes a faucet adaptor for ease of water flow adjustment, 25L boiler with 2000w integrated element, boil dry reset, thermal cut out fuse and waste discharge tap.
The STARTER PLUS PACK has everything you need to get started (plus some extras!) except sugar, you will need 6kgs of sugar per yeast packet, 12kgs total (white sugar, dextrose or Turbo Sugar are all fine). We also sell boxes of 12kgs dextrose, bags of 25kgs dextrose, and boxes of 12kgs Turbo Sugar.
The inclusions of the pack are as follows:
- Turbo 500 Copper Condenser
- Turbo 500 Boiler 25L
- Classic 6 Yeast (Classic 6 is the "all rounder" with low fermentation odor and an operational air temperature range of 15°C-30°C)
- Heat Yeast (the only Turbo Yeast to use when the air temperature is above 30°C. Delivers excellent quality alcohol in hot conditions) *Please note that Heat Yeast replaces the Fast Yeast in the photo for the summer period
- 2 x Turbo Carbon
- 2 x Turbo Clear
- 30L Plastic Fermenter (with tap, airlock, grommet & stick on thermometer)
- EZ Filter
- 2 x EZ Filter Carbon Cartridges (one inside the EZ Filter + one extra)
- 5L Measuring Jug/Collector
- 48cm Stirring Spoon
- Wash Hydrometer
- 0-100% Alcometer
- 2 x ECD Cold Water Detergent 25g
- 2 x No Rinse Steriliser 25g
- Distillers Conditioner (defoaming agent)
- Ceramic Boilers
- Water Flow Controller for Kitchen, Laundry and Outdoor taps
- Garden Hose Adapter
- 3 x Top Shelf Essences 2.25L (your choice - click here to see the options)
- BONUS: 6KG Turbo Sugar, 3x Top Shelf SELECT Essences* 3x Icon Liqueurs* and Bourbon Staves
*Bonus Essences and Liqueurs may differ to photo depending on availability
NB: Products may arrive in multiple boxes
Check out the below instructions on how to use the Still Spirits Turbo 500. The first video is using the Classic 6 Yeast, if you are using a different yeast please refer to the back of the yeast packet for precise instructions on the amount of sugar required, pitch temperature and the all important fermentation temperature range. You may also want to check our our Still Spirits Turbo 500 FAQs.
VIDEO ONE: Distilling with the Turbo 500 - How to make a wash
VIDEO TWO: Distilling with the Turbo 500 - Distillation
VIDEO THREE: Distilling with the Turbo 500 - Filtering your Neutral Spirit
VIDEO FOUR: Still Spirits Flavourings & Essences
Please note: If you plan to attach the Turbo 500 condenser to the 25L boiler to make a still, you will need permission from the ATO. If you plan to use the still to make alcohol, you will need a license from the ATO.