DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-12 Suprem-Plus ISO Model 2026 with thermally insulated plant pipe to prevent losses from condensate run-back.

For the distillation of essential oils, featuring a 10.5-litre water/steam boiler for multiple distillation runs

The DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-12 Suprem-Plus ISO Model 2026 features a freestanding distillation column for quick refilling and resealing.

With a plant capacity of 12 litres, it is designed to handle even larger quantities of plant material. Its height of 40 cm and diameter of 20 cm create a substantial chimney effect during distillation. The chimney effect enhances the entrainment of essential oils.

For the vast majority of plants and flowers, the water supply is sufficient for around two distillations, assuming a yield of 3 litres of distillate per distillation. The use of a large still for hydrolate production is also entirely legal in Germany. You must, however, declare a still with a capacity of over 2 litres to customs; you may then use it without restriction, provided no alcohol is processed – even for private use.

With the appropriate authorisation – for example, if you are operating commercially – this unit is also ideally suited for alcohol distillation. In such cases, the plant tube serves either as a column during mash distillation or as a container for fruit or herbs during the production of spirits using alcohol vapour.

With a 12-litre plant chamber, you have ample capacity to process larger quantities of plants or herbs. As steam is generated in a separate boiler beneath the plant chamber, there is no risk of contact with boiling water. However, you should only fill the boiler with a maximum of 8 litres to allow steam to build up inside and prevent hot water from being drawn up in the event of delayed boiling.

A heat source of at least 3 kW should be available, either induction or gas.

Easy handling with a tripod mounting system:

In this model, thanks to optimised clamping fasteners, no seals are required between parts 1 and 2. The seal here is a metal-to-metal fit.

A seal is required for the plant tube.

• Set up the tripod mounting system, either with a workbench or floor stand depending on the variant.

• Insert the distillation bridge into the socket of part 8.7 on the tripod and fold down lever 8.8 to secure it.

• Screw the lid of the plant tube onto the rising tube.

• Fill the water/steam boiler with a maximum of 8.5 litres of water – either demineralised or distilled water, or tap water, provided that after a few distillations the limescale deposit is removed from the bottom of the boiler using lukewarm lemon juice or hot acetic acid.

• Place the plant tube 2. on top with the lid 2.1 and secure it with the clamps.

• Place the aroma basket 6 into the plant tube and open it up. Now fill the plant tube, pressing the contents down gently. With this model, the filling capacity of the plant tube can be reduced by positioning the aroma basket at the top.

• Connect the cooling water hoses. If you do not yet have suitable ones, you can purchase them here. If you wish to remain independent of mains water, you can purchase a suitable pump set here.

• The water inlet starts at the cooler at 4.5. Here, you will need a 1/2" hose coupling on the hose.

• The cooling water then flows upwards between the inner tube and the outer tube in the opposite direction to the distillate and exits at 4.6. Here, too, you will need a 1/2" hose connector.

• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrolate at 4.7.

• When the plant tube is fully filled, a yield of 3 litres is sufficient for most plants and takes around 30 minutes at 3000 watts.

DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-55 Premium-Plus Model 2026 - with everything you need

No more silicone seals required

You save around €60 with this bundle

A legal, high-capacity stainless-steel still, optimised for the distillation of essential oils from flowers and leaves

The DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-55 Premium-Plus Model 2026 is a completely new version of the E10-55 Premium-Plus24 model and replaces it. The distillation process remains the same, but the design has been completely overhauled, resulting in a significant reduction in set-up and distillation times. A ‘tripod’ is used to keep the cooling system separate from the boiler system.

The DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-55 Premium-Plus Model 2026 has a 10.5-litre water/steam boiler. The water supply is generally sufficient for around 8 distillations. The plant tube is screwed onto the lid of the water boiler. To empty and refill the plant tube, it is best to open the clamping fasteners on the plant tube and lift the cooling system a few centimetres. You can now remove the boiler system. The procedure is illustrated below.

The cooling system operates using an effective counter-current process, as is familiar from the Liebig condenser. The concept behind the Premium model is the pre-condensation of the vapour in a pre-condenser, into which the vapour is fed directly behind the riser pipe without any reduction in the pipe cross-section and without any pressure loss. Consequently, the vapour does not have to flow against a pressure peak here, which would lead to oil losses. The temperature at the plants is also lower with the pre-condenser, which improves the quality of the essential oils.

To keep the system compact, both the pre-condenser and the final cooler are curved, unlike a Liebig condenser. This allows a total cooling length of a good 2 m to be achieved in a confined space, which is very convenient for operating with a low cooling water flow.

The rising tube and pre-condenser can be screwed together, making the system easier to handle and more versatile. A reduction in cross-section is only applied at the distillate inlet of the final cooler. However, this no longer results in a pressure loss, as the condensed vapour no longer occupies any significant volume.

 

The riser pipe on the Premium-Plus model is insulated to minimise condensate loss. Overall, the Premium-Plus model is therefore optimised for the extraction of essential oils and hydrolates. The cross-section is only reduced at the transition to the final cooler, but this no longer creates any flow resistance because the vapour has by this stage condensed.

Note: Pressure losses in the pipework system result in increased pressure within the plant tube; the vapour must therefore work against a pressure head. This damages the essential oils, reduces their quality and also lowers the yield if the oils cannot overcome this pressure head.

From previous trials with the DESTILLIERMEISTER E2-55 Premium, we know that the optimal ratio of plant tube height to plant tube diameter has a positive effect on efficiency. Due to the larger evaporation surface area of the water boiler, the distillation rate is significantly increased, which shortens the distillation time and reduces the duration for which the essential oils are exposed to a hot environment. This therefore also affects the quality of the distillates.

For the vast majority of plants and flowers, the water supply is sufficient for 7 to 8 distillations when 1 litre of distillate is collected per distillation. However, if collecting 1 litre of hydrolate per distillation is not sufficient – as we have found to be the case, for example, when distilling fennel seeds – the water supply is still sufficient for at least 2 distillations. This results in a significant time saving compared with the 2-litre steam boiler. The use of a large boiler for hydrolate extraction is also entirely legal in Germany. You must, however, declare a boiler with a capacity of over 2 litres to customs; you may then use it without restriction, including for private use.

The insulated riser pipe already reduces condensate losses. These losses can be further reduced by insulating the plant tube as well, e.g. with a blanket. This should then result in a higher oil yield.

With 5.5 litres of plant chamber capacity, you have ample space to process larger quantities of plant material or drugs. By raising the aroma basket, however, you can also experiment with smaller quantities; in this case, you should operate at a reduced heat setting to ensure the steam does not simply pass through the plant material without having any effect. As the steam is generated in a separate boiler beneath the herb chamber, there is no risk of coming into contact with boiling water. However, you should only fill the boiler with a maximum of 8.5 litres to allow the steam to build up inside the boiler and to prevent hot water from being drawn up in the event of delayed boiling.
 

Easy to use:

• In the new model, optimised clamping mechanisms mean that seals are no longer required between the 1st and 2nd stages, or between the 3rd and 4th stages. The sealing is achieved by metal-to-metal contact. Consequently, there are no longer any ongoing costs associated with this model.
• Fill the water/steam boiler with a maximum of 8.5 litres of water – either demineralised or distilled water, or tap water, provided that, after a few distillations, any limescale build-up is removed from the bottom of the boiler using lukewarm citric acid or heated acetic acid.
• Fit the lid with the 3/4" screw connection and secure it with the clamping fasteners.
• Place the aroma basket into the plant tube and open it out. Now fill the plant tube, press the contents down gently and connect it to the 3/4" screw connection.
• The cooling system is fitted into the tripod as described and documented below:
  • Clamp the pre-condenser into the tripod as shown in the pictures below – ideally within the markings we have provided.
  • Screw the insulated riser pipe with the 3/4" thread onto the pre-condenser at 6.1.
  • Screw the plant tube cover at 5.1 onto the riser pipe.
  • Screw the final cooler at 6.4 onto the pre-condenser.
• The water supply enters at the end cooler at 7.3. The cooling water then flows upwards between the tube core and the tube jacket towards the pre-condenser. From 7.4 to 6.3 (pre-condenser cooling water inlet), the cooling water is routed via the supplied hose 8 through the cooling water channel between the pre-condenser core and the pre-condenser jacket. The outlet for the hot cooling water is at 6.4. Here, a hose must be connected using the 3/4" screw fitting. The cooling water therefore always flows in counter-current to the distillate flow, from bottom to top.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrolate with oil at 7.5. The supplied distillate hose 11 has a female connector and is fitted onto the end at 7.5. The distillate hose should be shortened so that it just reaches into the collection vessel (receiver) being used. Under no circumstances should the hose be submerged in the distillate; it must be able to flow freely.
• With the plant tube fully loaded, distil for a maximum of 30 minutes at high power (induction hob from 2000 watts, preferably 3000 watts) for most plants. For small quantities of plant material and with the aroma basket raised, use 1200 to 1500 watts. It is best to collect two fractions of 500 ml each in a sterile bottle to begin with. If the pH value of the second fraction does not differ significantly from that of the first and is below 6, further fractions may be collected.

The water/steam container and the plant/herb tube, as well as all distillate-carrying pipes, are made of high-quality stainless steel.

DESTILLIERMEISTER E10-4 Supreme-Plus - with all the accessories you need for professional work

NEW! No more silicone seals required

You save €50 compared to buying separately

Legal, registration-free still made of stainless steel for essential oils and with a full 4 litres of plant space.

This unit itself differs from the previous version in the following improvements:

• The boiler and the plant tube are not rigidly connected but can be separated by means of a 3/4 ‘-V4A screw connection.
• The plug-in socket for the distilling bridge, plugged tightly, is made of high-quality V4A stainless steel (instead of red brass in the standard version).
• The plant basket is height-adjustable, so that smaller quantities can also be distilled.

25 ml of essential oil in 8 minutes – that's what we achieved with 400 g of lavender flowers.

With 4 litres of plant space, you have plenty of volume to process larger quantities of plants or drugs. The steam is generated in a separate boiler under the plant container, so that contact with boiling water can be ruled out.

Easy to use:

• In the new model, no seals are required between 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 due to optimised clamping locks. Sealing works metallically. Therefore, there are no follow-up costs for this model.
• Fill the water/steam boiler with at least 2 litres and no more than 8.5 litres of ideally demineralised or distilled water.
• Insert the 4-litre plant tube and close the boiler with the clamping locks 1.1.
• Insert the aroma basket into the plant tube and open it.
• Fill to the brim with herbs or drugs - do not compress. There are about 4.2 litres.
• Put on the lid 3. and tighten the fasteners 2.4,
• insert the distillation bridge 5 into the socket 4.1,
• screw the cooling water hoses to the cooler.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrosol with oil at 5.6.
• Distil for about 8 minutes at higher power (induction plate 3000 watts). There should be 500 ml of distillate.

The water/vapour vessel and the plant/drug tube, as well as all distillate-carrying pipes and connections, are made of stainless steel.

NEW! No silicone seal required

DESTILLIERMEISTER Hobby-EH2

Legal 2 litre hobby still made of stainless steel with still helmet for essential oils - no registration required

A hobby still made of stainless steel that does not require registration. With this beautiful still you can produce hydrosols, essential oils and distilled water.

Except for induction, any fireplace can be used. Maybe to heat, simply place the still on a stove or gas cooker.

In Austria or Switzerland, you may also legally use this still as a classic pot still with a helmet to produce a noble brandy. Or you can fill the aroma basket that extends into the helmet with fruits or herbs to produce a delicious spirit.

Easy to use and innovative:

• The new model no longer requires a seal between 1. and 2. due to the optimised clamp. Sealing is done metallically. This means that there are no follow-up costs for this model.
• The new Hobby-EH2 model has a stainless steel socket instead of the red bronze socket.
• Fill approx. 1.2 litres of distilled water into the boiler,
• fill the half-closed and raised flavour basket 5 with fresh herbs or blossoms, or with drugs, and place it in the boiler. The plant filling should reach up to the top of the helmet if possible.
• Put on helmet 2 with distilling module 3 and tighten clamping fasteners 2.2 by hooking the clamping hooks under the stainless steel cable.
• Screw the water hoses onto the cooler, connect one end (3.5) to a submersible pump (e.g. aquarium pump) and direct the other end (3.6) into a cooling water storage tank. This is also available as an optional accessory. Alternatively, you can connect the whole thing to a domestic water connection.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrosol and oil at 3.7,
• distilling at a medium heat for a maximum of 16 minutes. After 8 minutes, the receiver should be changed for the first time, the amount of oil assessed and the pH value determined.

The distillation pot and all pipes carrying distillate are made of stainless steel.

DESTILLIERMEISTER Hobby-E2
Construction of optimized distilleries for over 17 years A registration-free hobby still made of stainless steel. With this beautiful distillery you can make hydrolates, essential oils and distilled water. Easy to use: • approx. Pour 1.7 liters of distilled water into the kettle, • put on the drug basket • fill with herbs or drugs, do not compress, • insert gasket as described below, • put on cover 3. and tighten tension locks 1.1, • insert the distillation bridge 4 into the socket 3.1, • Screw the water hoses to the radiator, connect one end (4.4) to a submersible pump (eg aquarium pump), and the other end (4.5) into the cooling water reservoir. • switch on the heat source and collect at 4.6 hydrolate and oil, • Distill for a maximum of 30 minutes at medium to high heat. The distilling pot and all distillate pipelines are made of stainless steel. The socket for the distillation bridge is made of gunmetal.
The DILLILLIERMEISTER Hobby-E2 is easy to handle. It is ready to use in a few simple steps. For heating, place the distillery on an induction plate. For cooling you need a pot, bucket or bowl of cold water - 10 liters should be enough. With a simple, low-power pump (such as aquarium pump), you can direct water from the reservoir to port 4.4. The hot water leaves the cooling above 4.5. They redirect it back to their water container. Since the cooler is amply sized for its task, a small water flow is sufficient for the cooling.
 

NEW! No more silicone seals required

DISTILLERY MASTER E2-3 Supreme Model 2025

Legal and registration-free distiller made of heavy-duty stainless steel for essential oils

This distiller impresses with its particularly solid material quality. With a 3-litre plant chamber, you have a decent volume for hobby use, even for processing larger quantities of plants or drugs. By raising the aroma basket (optional), you can also experiment with smaller quantities, but you should then work with reduced heating power. The steam is generated in a separate boiler under the plant container, so that contact with boiling water is impossible. Best of all, despite the large plant container, the water boiler only has a volume of 2 litres, which means that the DESTILLIERMEISTER E2-3 Supreme Model 2025 is also legal in Germany and Austria and can be sold and operated without notification to customs.
 

Easy handling:

• In the new model, optimised clamping fasteners mean that no seals are required between the 1st and 2nd or 3rd and 4th chambers. Sealing is achieved by metal contact. This means that there are no follow-up costs for this model.
• Fill the water/steam boiler with at least 1.3 litres and no more than 1.7 litres of ideally demineralised or distilled water.
• Attach the 3-litre plant tube and close the boiler with the clamps 1.1.
• Place the aroma basket in the plant tube and open it.
• Fill to the brim with herbs or medicinal plants – do not compress. This is approximately 3 litres.
• Place the lid 3 on top and tighten the fasteners 2.4.
• Insert the distillation bridge 4 into the socket 3.1.
• Insert the thermometer with the plug into the socket 4.2.
• Screw any cooling water hoses that are not included in the accessories to the cooler.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrolate with oil at 4.6.
• Distil for about 8 minutes at high power (induction plate 2000 watts). You should have 500 ml of distillate.

The water/steam container and plant/drug tube, as well as all distillate-carrying pipes and connections, are made of stainless steel.

High quality still made of premium stainless steel for the production of essential oil with an adjustable aroma sieve

DISTILLIERMEISTER E3620 Supreme for up to 20 liters of plant / drug volume

DISTILLIERMEISTER E3620 Supreme is an easy-to-use distillation system for essential oils in Supreme stainless steel quality. The amount of plants can be varied with the continuously adjustable aroma sieve. However, you should make sure that the thickness of the plant layer does not become too small, otherwise there is a risk that the steam will flow through without loosening the essential oils. This distiller is more of a plant for larger quantities of plants. The following applies: smaller quantities, lower heating power.
With a total volume of 36 liters, this offer is the cheapest that can be offered in this quality. The spherical helmet ensures optimal steam focusing in the riser. Basically, it is recommended that the filling extends as far as possible into the helmet until just before the riser opening and the helmet z. B. is insulated with a blanket to reduce dripping losses. But it is also advisable to insulate the riser pipe and the walls of the boiler above the aroma strainer from the outside; this increases the yield and also saves heating energy.
A built-in, high-quality stainless steel thermometer is already included in the scope of delivery.

NEW! No more silicone seals required

DESTILLIERMEISTER E2-55 Supreme-Plus

Legal, registration-free distillery made of stainless steel for essential oils and with a full 5.5 litres of plant capacity.

30 ml of essential oil in 10 minutes - that's what we achieved with 500 g of lavender flowers.

With approx. 5 litres of plant space, you have plenty of volume to process larger quantities of plants or drugs. The steam is generated in an extra boiler under the plant container, so that contact with boiling water can be ruled out.
The best thing is: As the water boiler only has a volume of 2 litres despite the large plant container, the DESTILLIERMEISTER E2-55 Supreme Plus can also be sold and operated legally in Germany and Austria without being reported to customs.

Simple handling:

• In the new model, gaskets are no longer required between the 1st and 2nd as well as the 3rd and 4th due to optimised clamping closures. The sealing works metallically. This model therefore no longer incurs any follow-up costs.
• Fill at least 1.3 litres, but no more than 1.7 litres of water into the water/steam boiler, put the lid on and close with clamp fasteners.
  Ideally, demineralised or distilled water should be used; if normal drinking water is used, the water boiler should be descaled regularly.
• Attach the 5.5 litre plant tube and close the kettle with the clamp fasteners 1.1.
• Place the flavour basket in the plant tube and open.
• Fill to the brim with herbs or drugs - compact slightly. There are about 5 litres.
• Put on the lid 3. and tighten the caps 2.4,
• Insert the distillation bridge 5 into the socket 4.1,
• Screw the cooling water hoses to the radiator.
• Switch on the heat source and collect the hydrolat with oil at 5.6.
• Distil for about 10 minutes at higher power (induction plate 3000 watts). There should be 500 ml of distillate.

Water / vapour container and plant / drug pipe, as well as all distillate-carrying pipes and connections are made of stainless steel.