Still SUPREMA Duo, 2 to 5 Litres

The Still SUPREMA Duo is the high-quality combination unit for the distillation of alcohol and essential oils. It is suitable for spirits, fruit spirits, macerated spirits (Geiste), gin macerations and aromatic distillates, and can additionally be used for hydrosols and essential oils. This makes it the most versatile and most premium model within our product line.

The key advantage of the SUPREMA Duo lies in its two specialised condensers: the coil condenser is used for alcohol distillation, the dome condenser for hydrosols and essential oils. Rather than using one condenser for everything, each application gets the right design. The unit was developed by us, optimised in terms of process engineering and is manufactured exclusively for us.

Why the SUPREMA Duo?

• One unit for two applications: suitable for spirits, fruit spirits, macerated spirits, gin, hydrosols and essential oils.
• Two specialised condensers: coil condenser for alcohol, dome condenser for plant distillation.
• Premium model of the product line: ideal if you want maximum flexibility right from the start.
• Solid copper: copper supports clean distillation, good heat conduction and aromatic results.
• Developed by us: the unit has been optimised in terms of process engineering and is manufactured exclusively for us.
• Expandable system: can be extended with the matching boiler and the column.

Two condensers for two clear tasks

The coil condenser is used to produce spirits, fruit spirits, macerated spirits and gin. It consists of a spiral copper tube and provides strong, reliable cooling. Particularly with alcohol distillation, dependable condensation is important so that the vapour is liquefied cleanly.

For hydrosols and essential oils, the dome condenser is used. It is particularly advantageous with small oil yields, because the oil cannot get trapped inside a long cooling coil. The interior is also easy to access and easy to clean. This is especially practical when switching between different plant species.

For spirits, fruit spirits, macerated spirits and gin

For alcohol distillation the SUPREMA Duo is used with the coil condenser. It is suitable for classic spirits made from mash, wine, beer or macerations, as well as for macerated spirits (Geiste) and creative recipes. With the aroma basket, herbs, spices, fruit or juniper can be gently exposed to the rising vapour, without being boiled directly in the alcohol.

This makes it possible to produce delicate, aromatic distillates, for example raspberry Geist, herbal Geist, ouzo, raki, jenever, gin or absinthe. For the reliable dilution of high-strength distillates we recommend the Alcohol Measuring Set. Further background information and recipes can be found in the book Spirit Distillation as a Hobby.

For hydrosols and essential oils

For plant distillation the SUPREMA Duo is used with the dome condenser. The plant material sits in the aroma basket and is not in direct contact with the water; instead, it is exposed to the rising steam. This makes it possible to process herbs, flowers, seeds, roots and other plant parts particularly gently.

The dome condenser is particularly useful when producing high-quality hydrosols or essential oils. With plants that have a low oil yield, it is especially important that small amounts of oil are not lost inside the cooling system. For more detailed information on plant distillation we recommend the book Making Essential Oils Yourself.

The SUPREMA Duo is therefore not a basic standard unit but a particularly versatile model for users who want to stay flexible in the long term. Thanks to its two condensers, the unit is cleanly matched to both applications.

Expandable within the product line

The SUPREMA Duo can be extended with matching accessories. The Boiler SUPREMA LEONARDO® Flexi is available as a replacement or additional boiler. This makes it possible to switch between 2-litre and 5-litre boiler volumes depending on the application.

For cleaner or higher-strength distillates the Column for SUPREMA Duo and LEONARDO® Flexi can also be a useful addition. It is placed between the boiler and the dome condenser and supports a stronger separation of the rising vapour.

2 litres or 5 litres?

Which boiler size makes sense depends on the application. For spirit distillation the boiler should be well filled. For the first distillation and larger batches the 5-litre boiler is usually more practical; for the second distillation, macerated spirits (Geiste) and small trials the 2-litre boiler is often more convenient.

• 2-litre boiler: ideal for small batches, macerated spirits (Geiste), recipe trials and the second distillation.
• 5-litre boiler: useful for larger batches, the first distillation and more plant material for hydrosols and essential oils.
• Boiler exchange possible: the unit can be flexibly extended with the matching additional boiler.

Technical data

Scope of delivery

• Still SUPREMA Duo, copper
• Boiler
• Coil condenser for alcohol distillation
• Dome condenser for hydrosols and essential oils
• Aroma basket
• Thermometer
• 1 metre of silicone tubing
• Detailed user instructions