AKBIGK Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 We have determined that potatoes would be our best bet for a local starch base for our vodka. We have been talking to Bavarian Holstein, and for the ability to produce 1000 litres a month, with the potential to quadruple in volume, they determined a 500 L distillation unit would work. The price is high, but the equipment is beautiful and has the ability to maintain it's value over a long period. Are there other companies with a good reputation, or preferred equipment choices out there? I would love to hear opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertbirnecker Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Kothe Distilling Technologies. Award winning handcrafted German engineered potstills for the production of high quality fruit and grain spirits, as well as bioethanol. “Kothe Destillationstechnik” uses patented technology to specially engineer each still with solid quality and energy saving compounds to meet the particular needs of each distiller. Kothe Distilling Technologies is the sole representative of “Kothe Destillationstechnik” in North America, Canada, and Mexico. You can give me a call any time to talk about your distillery project. All the best, Robert -------------------------------------------------------- Kothe Distilling Technologies Inc. 5121 N. Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60640 http://www.kothe-distilling.com info@kothe-distilling.com (773) 295 4454 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Since you subscribed to this message board by way of the ADI website, surely you must have seen their page on manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liberty Bar - Seattle Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Kothe Distilling Technologies. Robert - wanna tell him how much that still would run him...? Again, as I mentioned in another thread, there are a number of reflux/column stills - some stainless, some copper - that would really be all that he'd need (as I understand it). I'm no expert, but for a beginner, does he need a BH or a Kothe? Those beautiful stills would be probably be 5 - 10 times as much as a more simple still that would do pretty much the same job, but without the growth abilities. Hell, if the fellow has that level of investment to start off, I'd not call him crazy to get one of those beautiful and wonderfully engineered stills, but we're talking at least $75K vs. maybe $25K. That's a sizable difference for many start-up distillers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Forester Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Paul mentioned the list of manufacturers at the ADI resource center. I figured I re-post the info here, then folks can add to the list, or post their thoughts of, and experiences with their equipment. Adolf Adrian Distillery Manufacturers Contact: Andrew Koenig 208-455-8386 http://www.kdistillery@aol.com Still Sizes: Bavarian-Holstein Partners Representative of Arnold Holstein GmbH, Germany, specializing in providing vodka-producing stills with precisely engineered rectification columns, with patented catalyzers, dephlegmators, kettles for whisky, gin, rum, eaux-de-vie, grappa, etc. From simple potstills to complex continuous systems, installed with processing equipment to make a distilling system complete, BHP with Arnold Holstein offers a wide range of service. Contact: Lewis Harsanyi 310-391-1091 lh@potstills.com http://www.potstills.com Still Sizes: Chalvignac Prulho Distillation Chalvignac Prulho Distillation is a market leader in the manufacturing of Cognac pot stills. For over 100 years Chalvignac has designed, manufactured and installed all copper processing equipment for continuous or batch distillation. Our equipment can be customized to meet any requirements to produce premium spirits. Contact: Philippe Tizon +33 (0)6 22 15 22 15 philippe.tizon@chalvignac.com http://www.groupe-novtech.com Still Sizes: Christian CARL CARL Distilleries Since 1869, is a fifth-generation family-run copper forge, building on its world-renowned traditions of careful hand-craftsmanship and industry-leading, patented innovations. CARL Distilleries batch and continuous systems are exactingly custom-fabricated to any application and capacity requirement, and benefit from our expanding North American support network. Contact: Nicolas Hasse 215-242-6806 info@brewing-distilling.com http://www.brewing-distilling.com Still Sizes: Copper Moonshine Stills Products: Pilot Still. Whiskey stills. Moonshine stills, Custom copper stills Contact: Col. Vaughn Wilson 7225 Chastain Road Mulberry, AR 72947 479-997-9013 colonelcsa@earthlink.com http://www.coppermoonshinestills.com Still Sizes: Forsyths Group Forsyths are the World market leaders in the design, manufacture, and service of pot and column distillation plants in copper and stainless steel. Located in Scotland. Contact: Richard Forsyths +44(0)1340 831787 enquires@forsyths.com http://www.forsyths.com Still Sizes: G.W. Kent Pot stills handcrafted by Bavarian artisans. Stills come with a large insulated firebox allowing for an even boil. Stills have optimum efficiency and maximum alcohol yield. 150 liter pot stills are in stock. Custom configurations can also be ordered. Contact: Randy Reichwage 800-333-4288 info@gwkent.com http://www.gwkent.com Still Sizes: Kothe Distilling Technologies Inc. Award winning handcrafted German engineered potstills for the production of high quality fruit and grain spirits, as well as bioethanol. “Kothe Destillationstechnik” uses patented technology to specially engineer each still with solid quality and energy saving compounds to meet the particular needs of each distiller. Kothe Distilling Technologies is the sole representative of “Kothe Destillationstechnik” in North America, Canada, and Mexico. 5121 N. Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60640 Contact: Robert http://www.kothe-distilling.com info@kothe-distilling.com (773) 295 4454 Still Sizes: Vendome Copper & Brass Works, Inc. Vendome has been a custom fabricator of processing equipment for the distilling industry for over 100 years. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Contact: Michael Sherman 502-587-1930 office@vendome.com http://www.vendomecopper.com Still Sizes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dehner Distillery Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 www.redbootstills.com west des moines iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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