Module 5
Traditional Still Design
Learn how classic still design choices control vapor speed, smearing, and flavor.
Traditional stills aren’t just “pots with copper.” Column sizing and management systems change vapor speed and reflux, which in turn changes heads/hearts/tails behavior, proof, and flavor. This module gives you a practical lens for comparing stills and choosing equipment that fits your spirit style.
What you'll learn
- How vapor speed connects energy input to flavor selection
- How column diameter and insulation change smearing and separation
- How power management and cooling management work (and what they cost you)
- How to evaluate stills based on the spirit style you want to make