Rum Still

Typical Distillation Time:

1-hour heat up

2–4 hours for stripping run

3–5 hours for distillation

Detailed Configuration:

500L copper pot: inner pot with water bath heating jacket, PU insulation, and SS304 outer wall

Whiskey helmet

6-plate copper column with integrated bubble cap and copper dephlegmator

Copper condenser

Copper and glass parrot outlet

Stainless steel frame

Electrical control system

CIP cleaning system

System Overview:

Ideal for producing rum, whiskey, and brandy

Single distillation achieves 60%-70% ABV alcohol

Affordable and user-friendly

Simple maintenance with CIP system

Available in 304 stainless steel with fish scale or mirror finish

Rum originated in the 17th century Caribbean Islands, with the first distillation occurring on Barbados sugarcane plantations. Slaves discovered that fermenting molasses, a byproduct of sugarcane refining, produced alcohol, which could then be distilled into a concentrated spirit. This process led to the creation of modern rum.

Following its development in the Caribbean, rum quickly spread to the American Colonies. The first rum distillery in the colonies was established on Staten Island in 1664, marking the start of a thriving industry in New England. Rhode Island rum even became a form of currency in European trade networks.

Interestingly, before the American Revolutionary War, rum was so popular that the average consumption per person was estimated at 3.6 gallons annually.

Rum’s popularity continued to soar post-war, with George Washington requesting a barrel of Barbados rum for his 1789 presidential inauguration. Now, let’s dive into crafting your own homemade rum.