{"product_id":"distillatore-rame-lt-5-clessidra","title":"5 LITERS COPPER DISTILLER CLESSIDRA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour ally for traditional distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper still is the ideal tool for those who want to try their hand at artisanal distillation. With a capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e5 liters\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is perfect for producing at home:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillates from wine: cognac, armagnac, pisco, and brandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrappa from pomace (grape skins and seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape brandy from must\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalvados from cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRum and cachaça from sugar cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisky, gin, and white spirits from cereals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillates from roots, tubers, and various fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose copper? Exclusive advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur stills are \u003cstrong\u003eentirely made of copper and handcrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure you the best quality at the best price. Copper is not a random choice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial chemical reaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sulfur compounds present in the pomace chemically bond with copper, improving the quality of the distillate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent thermal conductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e It distributes heat evenly across the entire surface, preventing burns of the mass to be distilled. It melts at 1083°C, so it does not fear high temperatures or thermal fluctuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper perfectly resists alcoholic vapors, acids from pomace and fruit, without corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity of flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not impart any metallic taste and naturally neutralizes unpleasant odors and flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the distillation process works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe still consists of a \u003cstrong\u003eboiler\u003c\/strong\u003e (which houses the pomace), a \u003cstrong\u003ehermetic cap\u003c\/strong\u003e from which a tube called \u003cstrong\u003e\"swan neck\"\u003c\/strong\u003e exits. The vapors rise through this tube until they reach a \u003cstrong\u003ewater-cooled coil\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they condense and return to liquid, generating your distillate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe three phases of traditional distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe boiling point of ethyl alcohol (78.4°C) is fundamental for the discontinuous process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead (initial vapors):\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 78.4°C, methanol, acetaldehyde, and ethyl acetate develop, easily recognizable by their unpleasant odor. 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