Lower running costs.
In our 2022 whisky comparison, mashing and distilling 4,000 litres of wash used 71% less energy than the traditional workflow.
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Distilling. Redesigned.
An automated still for whisky, rum, gin, vodka and more. Designed to make great spirits, batch after batch.
See what’s different
1,500+ distilleries run on iStill.
Meet the distillers
Why it looks so unique.
Imagine distilling technology invented today, instead of hundreds of years ago. That’s iStill. Reimagined, electric, and intelligently automated.
Great spirits. A stronger business.
The right still earns its place every working day. In the energy you use, the time you spend and the opportunities you can take on.
Time to grow the business.
Automate the repeatable steps and save your recipes. Give your team more time for new products, sales and customers while keeping control of production.
Explore the automationMore from one investment.
Build a range of spirits on one platform. Develop new recipes, take on contract work and adapt your production as demand changes.
See what you can make
Square is the new round.
The corners break up the circular flow. Your wash mixes through the boiler instead of spinning around the centre.
Use more of the boiler.
Less of a central vortex means more usable room for your batch.
Spread the heat.
Moving the wash helps distribute heat and reduces hot spots.
Your recipe. Every batch.
Find the flavour you want, then save the settings. iStill handles the programmed steps while you stay in charge of the run.
Cuts that adjust to the day.
Air pressure changes. The controls compensate to help keep your heads, hearts and tails consistent.
One saved process.
Programs support mashing, fermentation and distillation on a suitably equipped iStill.
Hundreds of awards. Made on iStill.
Inside the distilleries.
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Pegasus DistillerieMeursault · Burgundy
“precision, repeatability and scalability. It is priceless for us.”Maxime Girardin · France
Tankyu DistilleryHigashikawa · Japan
Two iStill 2000s. A new chapter for Hokkaido whisky.
Japan
Cherrapunji GinRaincheck Earth
“A tremendous amount of control.”Mayukh Hazarika · India
The River Test Distillery
“The iStill is a perfect fit for us”United Kingdom
Ashmira DistilleryVKM Liquor LLP
“Our state-of-the-art iStill systems give us precise control over every stage of distillation”India
Brixeur SpiritsWillamette Valley · Oregon
“The iStills have been vital to the success of our business”Tatum Frey · United States
Seekers SpiritsPhnom Penh · Cambodia
Mekong spirits. Made for exceptional bars.
Cambodia
Distillerie de Soligny
“a huge advantage to have complete control in just one still.”Vincent Godier · France
Sloemotion Distillery
“We're really delighted with the way our iStill works”Joff Curtoys · United Kingdom
Blue Rabbit Distillery
“Becoming consistent in what you're producing is one of the great benefits about iStill.”Mark Smyth · Japan
La Bay Gin
“we create exceptional gin with precision, efficiency, and unwavering quality”Shadi Saroufim · United States
Still Hollow Spirits
“a do it all workhorse for mashing, fermenting and distilling whiskey.”Athey Lutz · United States
Heidell Distillery Company
“We have been very pleased with our still, it has been working like a dream.”Erika Heidell · Finland
Sinestesia Distillery
“I 100% recommend iStill, it is a great tool to work with.”Argentina
Whisky today. Gin tomorrow.
One still. Many kinds of spirit. iStill’s hybrid design lets you make rich whisky and rum as well as clean vodka and gin. Explore new recipes without buying a separate still for every spirit. Your column, settings and options determine what you can make.
Cool it in the boiler.
Mash. Cool. Add yeast. The Boiler Radiator cools the vessel directly, so you can move into fermentation in the same boiler.
Keep the footprint small.
Direct vessel cooling avoids a bulky double-boiler setup.
Get ready for the next step.
Built for mash cool-down and temperature control during fermentation.
Keep the grain moving.
Grain should mix through the wash, not settle on the heaters. Our Jet Propulsion Agitator keeps solids moving and helps spread the heat.
Work on the grain.
Mash, ferment and distill on the grain in a suitably configured vessel.
Mix the whole batch.
The agitator and square boiler work together to limit the central funnel and keep circulation broad.
Integrated heating
Choose your heat.
Direct heating comes as standard. Choose indirect or steam heating when your recipe or process calls for it. All three heat inside the liquid bath.
The heaters can be changed later, so your still can adapt as your production develops.
Built to last
Stainless steel. Built to last.
High-quality stainless steel provides a durable, chemically resistant production vessel. Optional copper catalytic waffles inside the column help manage sulfur compounds. Cleaning and process requirements depend on your products and configuration.
Cleaning
Less cleaning. More distilling.
Stainless steel makes cleaning practical, with a cold-water flush suitable between many runs. Your product, residue and hygiene requirements determine the full cleaning procedure.
More from your botanicals.
Draw flavour from fruit, spices and botanicals without cooking them in the boiler. The Extractor gives gin and liqueur makers another way to build a recipe.
Fresh solvent, again and again.
Vapour condenses into the chamber, takes up flavour and returns to the boiler. The cycle repeats.
Extracts, essences, spirits.
Use the result in your drink, or redistill it to develop the profile further.
Choosing commercial distilling equipment
Choose for the spirits you make. And the business you run.
Capacity is only the beginning. Compare what a still can produce, the work each batch requires and the cost of running it.
Can one still make different spirits?
Yes. iStill’s hybrid design combines pot-style distilling and controlled reflux to produce whisky, rum, brandy, gin, vodka and neutral spirits. The column, recipe and selected options determine the styles and purity you can achieve. Choose the configuration around your whole portfolio.
What does the distiller still need to do?
iStill automates repeatable process steps through saved recipes, ABV control and programmed cuts. You develop the recipe, prepare the batch and oversee production. Compare operator hours per batch alongside output; automation supports the distiller’s decisions and consistency.
What will production actually cost?
Compare energy, labor, cooling, cleaning and the number of runs needed for your finished spirit. In our published 2022 comparison, mashing and distilling 4,000 liters of whisky wash required 1,230 kWh with iStill versus 4,200 kWh in the traditional workflow: about 71% less energy. Results depend on the process; use your own tariffs and production schedule.
Who uses the equipment, and how do you learn?
Read how Pegasus in France, Blue Rabbit in Japan and New World in the United States use iStill. Explore their processes and spirits, then study the principles yourself through the free online iStill University. Customer results show what distillers have achieved; your recipes and operation shape your own results.
Models & pricing
Choose the capacity that fits your production.
Start with a model, then add the options and certification your distillery needs.
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Compare the setup, not just the size.
Choose two production models. Check the practical differences before opening the Studio.
| Base equipment price | €75,000 | €150,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Net boiler capacity | 500 liter / 130 gallon net | 2000 liter / 530 gallon net |
| Output guidance | Up to 50 liters per hour | Up to 100 liters per hour |
| Maximum height | 300 - 395 cm | 415 - 495 cm |
| Electric power | 0 - 21 kW (400V, 3 phase) | 0 - 54 kW (400V, 3 phase) |
Base prices exclude options, certification, VAT and shipping. Use the hourly output figures with your recipe, heat-up, cleaning and operating schedule to plan daily production.
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Technical Specs
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iStill 100Configure iStill 100 | iStill 250Configure iStill 250 | iStill 500Configure iStill 500 | iStill 1000Configure iStill 1000 | iStill 2000Configure iStill 2000 | iStill 5000Configure iStill 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output | Up to 10 liters per hour | Up to 25 liters per hour | Up to 50 liters per hour | Up to 75 liters per hour | Up to 100 liters per hour | Up to 200 liters per hour |
| Boiler Capacity | 100 liter / 26 gallon net | 250 liter / 65 gallon net | 500 liter / 130 gallon net | 1000 liter / 265 gallon net | 2000 liter / 530 gallon net | 5000 liter / 1300 gallon net |
| Column Diameter | 3 inch | 4 inch | 5 inch | 6 inch | 8 inch | 12 inch |
| Manhole Diameter | 16 cm, with gin hooks | 16 cm, with gin hooks | 20 cm, with gin hooks | 30 cm, with gin hooks | 30 cm, with gin hooks | 40 cm, with gin hooks |
| Maximum Height | 225 - 270 cm | 270 - 355 cm | 300 - 395 cm | 385 - 472 cm | 415 - 495 cm | 575 - 670 cm |
| Electric Power | 0 - 5.6 kW (400V, 3 phase) | 0 - 16 kW (400V, 3 phase) | 0 - 21 kW (400V, 3 phase) | 0 - 30 kW (400V, 3 phase) | 0 - 54 kW (400V, 3 phase) | 0 - 120 kW (400V, 3 phase) |
| Cooling Capacity | Up to 5 kWh | Up to 16 kWh | Up to 20 kWh | Up to 30 kWh | Up to 54 kWh | Up to 120 kWh |
| Boiler Footprint | 83 x 83 cm; boiler 75 cm high | 120 x 105 cm; boiler 115 cm high | 110 x 125 cm; boiler 135 cm high | 150 x 175 cm; boiler 150 cm high | 185 x 200 cm; boiler 185 cm high | 255 x 250 cm; boiler 235 cm high |
| Steam Option | 7 bar, approx. 10 kg/h steam | 7 bar, approx. 30 kg/h steam | 7 bar, approx. 40 kg/h steam | 7 bar, approx. 55 kg/h steam | 7 bar, approx. 85 kg/h steam | 7 bar, approx. 220 kg/h steam |
| Extractor | 25 liter net extractor, 20 cm opening, 20 kg | 25 liter net extractor, 20 cm opening, 20 kg | 100 liter / 26 gallon net extractor, stand-alone on wheels | 200 liter / 53 gallon net extractor, stand-alone on wheels | 500 liter / 130 gallon net extractor, stand-alone on wheels | 500 liter / 130 gallon net extractor, stand-alone on wheels |
| Weight | 80 kg | 150 kg | 220 kg | 400 kg | 550 kg | 1350 kg |
Free PDF
33 Questions on Taste-Rich Distilling
A free, no-nonsense guide written by Odin, founder of iStill, that explains what actually shapes flavor and where most distillers go wrong when it comes to fermentation, cuts, and still design.
Challenge your assumptions:
- Why 80% of flavor is created before distillation even starts
- What most people misunderstand about cuts
- Why copper is not the magic material people often assume it is
- How still design really affects taste—and when it does not
- The small mistakes that quietly ruin good spirits
A fun read I finished in one evening. I cannot look at distilling the same way anymore.
I recommend it to everyone I know. It is valuable for beginners and master distillers alike.
I expected it to be long and dry, but it is engaging and easy to read.
A great starting point for the iStill course.
From your first question to your first production run.
Understand the journey, the decisions and the support before you choose your equipment.
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Choose your setup
Start with your products and production rhythm. Compare iStill models and the options that suit your ingredients.
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Built in the Netherlands
Our equipment is designed and manufactured in the Netherlands. Contact the team with questions about ordering and delivery.
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Keep learning & creating
Use the learning resources and customer community. Technical questions go to the dedicated support team.
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