Still Spirits VORTEX Complete Air Cooled Reflux Distilling System

*** EXPECTED RELEASE DATE FEBRUARY 2027 ***

Powered by VORTEX, connected by CREATE+

Engineered for simplicity and efficiency, the VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit and Create+ Boiler 25 L bundle provides a high-performance reflux distilling system that produces exceptionally clean distillate. 

It's 2" tri-clamp connection allows for it to be connected and reconfigured with additional 2" tri-clamp accessories, so you have the option to experiment with different setups and attachments. The VORTEX Reflux column features a world-first, air-cooled condenser design that allows you to run a fully air-cooled reflux distilling setup without the need for any cooling water.  Ideal for both novice and experienced distillers, the VORTEX redefines convenience and freedom in home distillation.

With a maximum capacity of 25 litres, the Boiler 25 L features dual element control switches, providing more control during distillation. It comes complete with a 2" tri-clamp to DN40 threaded adapter, allowing for connection to 2" tri-clamp accessories.

Key Features:

VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit:
• For intermediate-advanced distilling
• Allows for air-cooled refluxing and condensing (cooling water-free distilling)
• Designed in New Zealand
• Connects to 2" tri-clamp distilling accessories
• Suitable for use in distilling water and alcohol.
• 304 Stainless Steel (Create+ Components and VORTEX product pathway tubes); 1060 Aluminium (VORTEX fins)
• High temperature resistant food grade silicone (2" gaskets)
• Comes with stainless steel and copper saddles for column packing
• 2-in-1 Equipment Kit: can be reconfigured for air cooled alembic distillation

25 L Boiler:
• Dual element control switches provide more control during distillation - when both switches are in the ON position, the element will be supplied full power of 2200W (1600 if using a US/CA unit). When one switch is in the OFF position, it will only consume 1100W (or 1100W/500W if using a US/CA unit) of power.
• Designed in New Zealand
• Boil dry reset
• Thermal cut out fuse
• Waste discharge tap with a stainless-steel ball valve
• Boiler lid with 48 mm opening
• 25 L Boiler capacity
• Connects to 2" tri-clamp distilling accessories
• 304 grade sainless steel construction
• High temperature resistent food grade silicone

Specifications:

VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit:
• Dimensions: H 37 cm x W 33 cm x D 61 cm
• Weight: 10.6 kg
• Warranty: 3 years
• Ease of Use: Intermediate
• Average water use during distillation: NONE
• Yield: 8 L (2.1 US Gal) of 40% ABV alcohol per 25 L (6.6 US Gal) wash (based on using the standard recipe of 6 kg (13.2 lb) of sugar**
• Purity: Distills at up to 93% ABV (186 US proof) before diluting to 40% ABV (80 US proof)**

Boiler:
• Capacity: 25 L
• Dimenions: H 64 cm x W 36 cm x D 37 cm
• Weight: 5.42 kg
• Power: 2200W (1600W for US/CA Units)
• Warranty: 3 years

**Per 25 L (6.6 US Gal) Turbo Classic 8 Production pack wash using the Create+ Boiler 25 L and VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit.

What's In The Box: 1 x Still Spirits T500 Create+ Boiler and 1 x VORTEX Reflux Equipment Kit

• 2 x VORTEX Air Cooled Condenser Module
• 2 x Universal Power Supply (NZ/AU, US/CA, UK, EU)
• Instruction Booklet
• 500mm Straight Section Tube
• CREATE+ 90° Thermowell Elbow
• CREATE+ 90° Elbow
• CREATE+ Vented Collection Cup
• CREATE+ Beeping Alarm Thermometer
• 2 x CREATE+ 45° Elbow
• 2" Sieved Gasket
• 9 x 2" Silicone Gaskets
• 8 x 2" Tri-Clamps
• 100 g Copper Saddles
• 500 g Stainless Steel Saddles
• Ceramic Boil Enhancers
• Tether System
• 1 m Silicone Tubing

CAUTION: Metal fins can have sharp edges.  Use care when handling, assembling, cleaning, or storing this unit, and avoid running fingers along the fin surface.