The World’s Best Absinthe and Best Botanical Vodka Were Produced in a DES Still

The quality of a still is best proven by results. One of the strongest examples came from the World Drinks Awards 2025, where the Polish craft distillery Tessellis won two gold medals for spirits produced in a DES still.

Absinthe Verte, the best absinthe in the world
Exquisitus, the best botanical vodka in the world

These awards confirm what we have believed for years, that an exceptional spirit begins with high-quality raw materials, knowledge, and the right still.

The DES still as part of a champion process
Tessellis is a family-owned craft distillery from Kraków, known for spirits rich in herbal and spice aromas. For the development of their products, they chose a DES modern column still with a capacity of 200 liters, made of high-purity copper, with electric heating and a bubble plate column.

This type of construction enables precise temperature control, high-quality aroma extraction, and a stable distillation process, which is especially important for spirits such as absinthe, gin, botanical vodka, and liqueurs.

As a reminder, a still cannot turn poor raw material into an exceptional spirit. But when you have a good macerate, a good recipe, and the right knowledge, a high-quality still makes a major difference. It preserves aroma, provides control, and enables a repeatable result.

What does this mean for future distillers?

If you are planning to start a distillery or improve your existing production, it is important to know that you are not only choosing equipment. You are choosing a production partner.

DES stills are used for the production of brandy, gin, absinthe, liqueurs, vodka, and other alcoholic spirits. Our range includes more than 40 still models, different types of columns, several heating options, and the possibility of custom-made production.

With every modern column still, we provide technical support, consulting, and worldwide delivery with CE certification.

The two gold medals won by Tessellis Distillery are no coincidence. They are the result of a good recipe, high-quality ingredients, and equipment that enables precise distillation. The best absinthe and the best botanical vodka in the world were produced in a DES still. Maybe it is time for your next spirit to start there too.

Contact us and find the DES still that suits your production.