Budapest, Hungary • 14 November 2026
Distilling Course Featuring Single-Pass Distillation
Join us in Budapest for a practical distilling course featuring the TOTEM 95L single-pass column still. Discover the distillation process, learn how the equipment works, and gain valuable practical knowledge. Enjoy a live demonstration, ask our team your questions, and finish with a tasting of the freshly produced spirit and a personalized certificate.
Course Details
Date: 14 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Course Fee: €200 per person
Language: English
Refreshments: Snacks and coffee provided
Course Materials: Available in printed form or by email upon request
At the End of the Course: Distillate tasting and certificate presentation
Please note that due to the nature of the event and the tasting of distilled spirits, participation is limited to adults aged 18 years or older.
Places are limited - early registration is recommended!
Why Should You Attend the Course?
Experience Professional Distillation in Action
Discover the TOTEM distillation system in operation and learn how its innovative single-pass technology makes high-quality fruit spirit production simple, efficient, and cost-effective. Explore a durable system made from premium materials and developed in collaboration with university researchers.
Learn the Complete Distillation Process
From charging the still to collecting the finished distillate, we’ll guide you through every stage of the process. Learn how to operate and control the TOTEM 95L system, understand the key settings, and discover how to produce a high-quality distillate with an alcohol content of over 85% in just 2–2.5 hours.
Get Answers to All Your Questions
Our experienced team will guide you through the practical demonstration, explain the principles of single-pass distillation, and answer your questions along the way. Gain hands-on experience with the equipment and deepen your understanding of the techniques and settings that contribute to a high-quality final product.
Enjoy the Results and Unlock Exclusive Benefits
At the end of the distillation process, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the freshly produced fruit spirit and receive a personalized certificate of attendance. You’ll also benefit from special purchasing conditions on our distillation equipment if you place an order within one week after the course. Participants can request the presentation materials to review what they’ve learned after the event.
For home distilling and small-scale commercial operations
The TOTEM 95 is an industrial-quality distillation system designed for continuous operation. Thanks to its affordable price, it has become one of the most popular choices for home distilling across Europe.
2–2.5 hours of distillation time and just one distillation run
Thanks to its single-pass technology, you can produce a high-quality spirit in half the time and with up to 70% less energy consumption.
From 80 liters of average mash, you can obtain a finished distillate with an alcohol content of 85% in a single distillation run, which can then be diluted to an alcohol content of 30–50%.
Fruit spirits, brandy, gin, whisky, and almost all other types of spirits
With the TOTEM 95, you can produce a wide variety of high-quality spirits. In addition, it can also be used for making jams and preserves, as well as for brewing beer.
Sold in over 50 countries
The TOTEM 95 has been used for many years in almost every European country. It is also used in locations around the world, including Japan, Zanzibar, New Zealand, the Azores, Paraguay, Cambodia, and many more.
Champion of Numerous Competitions, 10,000+ Medals
Our customers have won more than 10,000 medals and awards at Europe's largest spirits competitions using the TOTEM 95, including numerous championship titles and awards for the best spirits in their respective competitions.
From Leipzig to Dublin to Australia
Numerous universities, technical schools, and research institutions use our TOTEM 95 systems for educational and research purposes.
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Distilling Courses
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Detailed Information About the TOTEM 95
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Interested in the TOTEM?
You can find more information about the TOTEM 95 on the product page.
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Registration for the Distilling Course
Information
Date: 14 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Course Fee: €200 per person
Language: English
Refreshments: Snacks and coffee provided
Course Materials: Available in printed form or by email upon request
At the End of the Course: Distillate tasting and certificate presentation
Important!
Should you register and pay the participation fee but later find that you cannot attend for any reason, your payment will not be lost. The course fee can be applied toward a future distilling course organized by us.