{"title":"VORTEX Air Cooled Stills \u0026 Condensers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Still Spirits VORTEX is an air-cooled condenser for 2\" tri-clamp stills. Three fans and a finned twin-tube core do the cooling that a water jacket normally does, so you can run a reflux still or a pot still with no hose, no tap adaptor and no cooling water — saving hundreds of litres every run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich VORTEX do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlready have a 2\" tri-clamp still?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-air-cooled-condenser\"\u003eVORTEX Air Cooled Condenser\u003c\/a\u003e, or the version \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-air-cooled-condenser-tri-clamps-gaskets\"\u003ewith tri-clamps and gaskets\u003c\/a\u003e. It replaces a water-cooled condenser or dephlegmator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant clean, neutral spirit for vodka and gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's a reflux still. Get the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-reflux-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for your own boiler, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-reflux-still-create-boiler\"\u003ereflux still with Create+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-reflux-distillery-kit\"\u003ecomplete reflux distillery kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant whisky, rum or brandy with flavour?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's a pot still. Get the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-alembic-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Alembic Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-alembic-pot-still-copper-dome-boiler\"\u003ecopper alembic pot still with boiler\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-alembic-distillery-kit\"\u003ecomplete alembic distillery kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy air cooled?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA water-cooled still ties you to a tap and a drain, and the flow needs babysitting as mains pressure and temperature change. The VORTEX swaps the water tap for a dial: turn it up and the fans cool harder, turn it down and they ease off. You can distil anywhere there's a power point, and the reflux kit reconfigures into an alembic setup when you want to switch styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery VORTEX kit uses Create+ 2\" tri-clamp components, so it works with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/collections\/create-home-distilling-system\"\u003eCreate+ range\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-500-boiler-1\"\u003eCreate+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/grainfather-g40-g70-distilling-lid\"\u003eGrainfather G40\/G70 distilling lids\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"still-spirits-vortex-air-cooled-condenser","title":"Still Spirits VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser (2\" Tri-Clamp)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe VORTEX is a fan-cooled condenser for 2\" tri-clamp stills. It does the job of a water-cooled condenser or dephlegmator with no cooling water at all, so you can distil wherever there's a power point — no garden hose, no tap adaptor, no sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill Spirits rates it at the same speed, output and quality as a traditional water-cooled T500 or Alembic setup. It drops straight into any 2\" tri-clamp configuration, including the Create+ range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the product condenser on a pot still or alembic setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a dephlegmator (reflux condenser) on a 2\" column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny still with 2\" tri-clamp connections, including Create+ components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you need to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-clamps and gaskets are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e — get the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-air-cooled-condenser-tri-clamps-gaskets\"\u003eVORTEX with Tri-Clamps \u0026amp; Gaskets\u003c\/a\u003e if you don't already have spares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds mains power for the fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 2.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding a full still? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-reflux-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-alembic-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Alembic Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e include everything above the boiler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. The fin edges are sharp — handle the unit by its body, not the fins, when assembling, cleaning or storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaws on distilling alcohol vary. In Australia, producing spirits requires a licence — check the rules that apply to you before distilling alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillery King Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55813025562915,"sku":"57000","price":388.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4409\/files\/SS_Vortex_Air_Condenser_CTN_3Qtr_57000_LR_c9bd56bc-c82c-42c8-b226-b89f3c7302da.jpg?v=1792538843"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-vortex-air-cooled-condenser-tri-clamps-gaskets","title":"Still Spirits VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser with 2\" Tri-Clamps \u0026 Gaskets","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser plus the two 2\" tri-clamps and two 2\" silicone gaskets you need to connect it — so it can go on your still the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VORTEX replaces a water-cooled condenser or dephlegmator on any 2\" tri-clamp still. No cooling water, no hose, no tap adaptor: just power for the fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Still Spirits VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 2\" tri-clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 2\" silicone gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlready have clamps and gaskets? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-air-cooled-condenser\"\u003eVORTEX on its own\u003c\/a\u003e is cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. The fin edges are sharp — handle the unit by its body, not the fins, when assembling, cleaning or storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaws on distilling alcohol vary. In Australia, producing spirits requires a licence — check the rules that apply to you before distilling alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillery King Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55813025595683,"sku":"57000K","price":432.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4409\/files\/SS_Vortex_Module_Bundle_57000K_LR.jpg?v=1792538844"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-vortex-reflux-equipment-kit","title":"Still Spirits VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit – Air Cooled Reflux Still Column","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything above the boiler for a reflux still that uses no cooling water. The kit pairs two VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser modules with Create+ 2\" modular components, tri-clamps and gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reflux still is the one you want for clean, neutral spirit — the base for vodka, gin and flavoured spirits. Normally that means running water through the column the whole time. Here the fans do the cooling, and you set the reflux by turning a dial instead of fiddling with a water tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a 2-in-1 kit: the same parts can be reconfigured into a water-free alembic (pot still) setup when you want to keep flavour rather than strip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Still Spirits VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate+ 2\" modular column components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting 2\" tri-clamps and gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA boiler with a 2\" tri-clamp connection — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-500-boiler-1\"\u003eCreate+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e fits directly. Want it in one box? See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-reflux-still-create-boiler\"\u003eVORTEX Reflux Still with Create+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains power for the fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. The fin edges are sharp — handle the unit by its body, not the fins, when assembling, cleaning or storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaws on distilling alcohol vary. In Australia, producing spirits requires a licence — check the rules that apply to you before distilling alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillery King Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55813025628451,"sku":"57001","price":1396.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4409\/files\/SS_Vortex_Reflux_CTN_3Qtr_57001_LR_b6475c82-52df-4366-a258-046cd99f5706.jpg?v=1792538845"},{"product_id":"still-spirits-vortex-alembic-equipment-kit","title":"Still Spirits VORTEX Alembic Equipment Kit – Air Cooled Pot Still Condenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe condenser side of an alembic pot still, with no cooling water. The kit pairs the VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser with Create+ 2\" modular components, tri-clamps and gaskets. Connect it to an alembic dome or distilling lid and you're ready to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pot still keeps the flavour of the wash rather than stripping it, which is why it's the choice for whisky, rum, brandy and bourbon — and for hydrosols and essential oils. With the VORTEX, the fans do the cooling and a dial sets how hard it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Still Spirits VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate+ 2\" modular components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting 2\" tri-clamps and gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it connects to\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/copy-of-still-spirits-alembic-pot-condenser\"\u003eCreate+ Alembic Copper Dome\u003c\/a\u003e on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-500-boiler-1\"\u003eCreate+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e — or get all three together in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-alembic-pot-still-copper-dome-boiler\"\u003eVORTEX Alembic Pot Still with Copper Dome \u0026amp; Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/grainfather-g40-g70-distilling-lid\"\u003eGrainfather G40\/G70 Distilling Lid\u003c\/a\u003e, turning a G40 or G70 into a pot still for bigger all-grain batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMains power is needed for the fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. The fin edges are sharp — handle the unit by its body, not the fins, when assembling, cleaning or storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaws on distilling alcohol vary. In Australia, producing spirits requires a licence — check the rules that apply to you before distilling alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillery King Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55813025661219,"sku":"57002","price":830.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4409\/files\/SS_Vortex_Alembic_CTN_3Qtr_57002_LR_4d3a84c1-57d9-4626-92f2-e2c02a537883.jpg?v=1792538846"},{"product_id":"vortex-air-cooled-reflux-still-create-boiler","title":"VORTEX Air Cooled Reflux Still with Create+ 25L Boiler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete reflux still that needs no cooling water. This bundle puts the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-reflux-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-500-boiler-1\"\u003eCreate+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e, so you get boiler, column and condensers in one order and save on buying them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflux is the setup for clean, high-purity neutral spirit. The two VORTEX modules handle reflux and condensing with fans instead of water, and the dial on each sets how hard it cools. The parts also reconfigure into a water-free alembic setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit: 2 x VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser modules, Create+ 2\" modular components, 2\" tri-clamps and gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits Create+ Boiler 25L with lid and 2\" tri-clamp to DN40 threaded adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBoiler specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 L capacity, 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual element switches: 2200 W with both on, 1100 W with one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil-dry reset and thermal cut-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless ball-valve drain tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant the wash ingredients, filtering and flavouring as well? Step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-reflux-distillery-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Reflux Distillery Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. The fin edges are sharp — handle the unit by its body, not the fins, when assembling, cleaning or storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaws on distilling alcohol vary. In Australia, producing spirits requires a licence — check the rules that apply to you before distilling alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillery King Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55813025792291,"sku":"57001K1","price":1735.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4409\/files\/SS_Vorx_Reflux_Comp_Equip_Bundle_57001K1_LR.jpg?v=1792538897"},{"product_id":"vortex-air-cooled-alembic-pot-still-copper-dome-boiler","title":"VORTEX Air Cooled Alembic Pot Still with Create+ Copper Dome \u0026 25L Boiler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete alembic pot still that needs no cooling water. This bundle combines the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-alembic-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Alembic Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/copy-of-still-spirits-alembic-pot-condenser\"\u003eCreate+ Alembic Copper Dome\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-500-boiler-1\"\u003eCreate+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e — cheaper than buying the three separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pot still keeps the character of the wash, so it's the one for whisky, rum, brandy and bourbon, and for hydrosols and essential oils. The copper dome reacts with the vapour to remove sulphur compounds and give a smoother spirit; the VORTEX condenses it with fans instead of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits VORTEX Alembic Equipment Kit: VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser, Create+ 2\" modular components, 2\" tri-clamps and gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits Create+ Alembic Copper Dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits Create+ Boiler 25L with lid and 2\" tri-clamp to DN40 threaded adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBoiler specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 L capacity, 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual element switches: 2200 W with both on, 1100 W with one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil-dry reset and thermal cut-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless ball-valve drain tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant the wash ingredients, filtering and flavouring as well? Step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-alembic-distillery-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Alembic Distillery Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. The fin edges are sharp — handle the unit by its body, not the fins, when assembling, cleaning or storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaws on distilling alcohol vary. In Australia, producing spirits requires a licence — check the rules that apply to you before distilling alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillery King Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55813025825059,"sku":"57002K","price":1611.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4409\/files\/SS_Vorx_Alembic_Comp_Equip_Bundle_57002K_LR.jpg?v=1792538899"},{"product_id":"vortex-air-cooled-reflux-distillery-kit","title":"VORTEX Air Cooled Reflux Still Distillery Kit with Create+ 25L Boiler \u0026 Complete Companion Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe whole distillery in one order, with no cooling water needed. You get the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-reflux-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-500-boiler-1\"\u003eCreate+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-alcobase-kit\"\u003eCreate+ Complete Companion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — the fermenting, filtering and flavouring side — so you can go from first wash to finished bottle without a second shopping trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflux gives clean, neutral spirit: the base for vodka, gin and flavoured spirits. The VORTEX modules do the cooling with fans, set by a dial, and the parts reconfigure into a water-free alembic setup later if you want to try pot distilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit: 2 x VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser modules, Create+ 2\" modular components, 2\" tri-clamps and gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits Create+ Boiler 25L with lid and 2\" tri-clamp to DN40 threaded adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-alcobase-kit\"\u003eCreate+ Complete Companion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — the ingredients and equipment to make a wash, then filter and flavour your neutral spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlready have the fermenting gear? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-reflux-still-create-boiler\"\u003eVORTEX Reflux Still with Create+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e is the same still without the Companion Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. The fin edges are sharp — handle the unit by its body, not the fins, when assembling, cleaning or storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaws on distilling alcohol vary. In Australia, producing spirits requires a licence — check the rules that apply to you before distilling alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distillery King Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55813026021667,"sku":"57001K2","price":2040.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0475\/4409\/files\/SS_Vorx_Reflux_Comp_Distillery_Bundle_57001K2_LR.jpg?v=1792538899"},{"product_id":"vortex-air-cooled-alembic-distillery-kit","title":"VORTEX Air Cooled Alembic Pot Still Distillery Kit with Copper Dome, 25L Boiler \u0026 Companion Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete pot still distillery with no cooling water. This bundle combines the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-vortex-alembic-equipment-kit\"\u003eVORTEX Alembic Equipment Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/copy-of-still-spirits-alembic-pot-condenser\"\u003eCreate+ Alembic Copper Dome\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-turbo-500-boiler-1\"\u003eCreate+ 25L Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-alcobase-kit\"\u003eCreate+ Complete Companion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, so the still and the fermenting, filtering and flavouring side all arrive together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alembic keeps the flavour of the wash — the route to whisky, rum, brandy and bourbon — and the copper dome smooths the spirit by removing sulphur compounds. The VORTEX does the condensing with fans instead of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits VORTEX Alembic Equipment Kit: VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser, Create+ 2\" modular components, 2\" tri-clamps and gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits Create+ Alembic Copper Dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits Create+ Boiler 25L with lid and 2\" tri-clamp to DN40 threaded adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Spirits \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/still-spirits-alcobase-kit\"\u003eCreate+ Complete Companion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — the ingredients and equipment to make a wash, then filter and flavour your neutral spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlready have the fermenting gear? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/distilleryking.com.au\/products\/vortex-air-cooled-alembic-pot-still-copper-dome-boiler\"\u003eVORTEX Alembic Pot Still with Copper Dome \u0026amp; Boiler\u003c\/a\u003e is the same still without the Companion Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour or liquid runs through two internal tubes wrapped in aluminium fins. The fins pull the heat out, and three built-in fans blow it away. Turning the dial changes fan speed, which changes how hard the unit cools — the same job the tap does on a water-cooled condenser, without the hose, the tap adaptor or the hundreds of litres of water going down the drain each run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVacuum the fan grills and fins every so often to clear dust. To clean the vapour path, run a distillation of equal parts white vinegar and drinking water. 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