If you’ve been searching for a powerful, no-fuss way to distil your own spirits, make essential oils, or create hydrosols at home — you’ve just found the ultimate unit.
Introducing the Air Max Pure – Big Boy: New Zealand’s largest and most powerful air-cooled bench top distiller. With a full 6-litre boiler, fan-cooled design, and plug-and-play setup, the Big Boy is made for hobbyists who want serious results without the complexity.
Why the Big Boy Is a Game-Changer
Let’s cut straight to it — this is the biggest air still on the market. At 6 litres, it holds more wash than anything else in its class, allowing you to:
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Run larger batches in one go
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Save time by distilling less often
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Get better yields from every run
But it’s not just about size — it’s about how effortlessly it works. The built-in 750W heating element heats your wash quickly and evenly, while the integrated fan-cooling system condenses vapour back to liquid with no need for a water source.
That means:
✅ No hoses
✅ No cooling water setup
✅ No fiddly attachments
✅ Just plug it in, fill it up, and hit start
How the Air Max Pure – Big Boy Works
The Big Boy uses a three-stage process familiar to any distiller, but made far simpler thanks to its clever engineering:
1. Boil
Once you’ve filled the 6L boiler with your sugar wash (or infused botanical solution), the powerful heating element brings the liquid to a boil. As the temperature rises, the alcohol and aromatic compounds begin to evaporate.
2. Vapour Separation
The vapour travels up into the condenser head. This is where the built-in fan takes over, rapidly cooling the vapour back into liquid form — without needing external water cooling.
3. Condense
Clean, clear liquid is collected drop by drop into your receiving vessel. The process is smooth, steady, and easy to monitor thanks to the simple digital display and precision control panel.
How to Use the Big Boy – Step by Step
Here’s how easy it is to get started:
🔹 Step 1: Prepare Your Wash
Make sure your sugar wash is fully fermented and cleared. You’ll want to siphon it carefully into the 6L boiler, avoiding any sediment. Never fill above the max line (5cm from the top) to prevent boil-over.
🔹 Step 2: Seal the Lid and Power On
Fit the lid securely — the gasket ensures a tight seal. Then simply plug in the unit and power it on using the control panel. You’ll hear the fan engage and the heating cycle begin.
🔹 Step 3: Monitor the Run
You don’t need to babysit it, but keep an eye on the output flow. The distillate should start dripping steadily into your collection jar. For spirit runs, you can separate your cuts (heads, hearts, and tails) just like you would with a traditional setup.
🔹 Step 4: Shut Down and Clean Up
Once your run is finished, power down the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning. The stainless steel construction makes it easy to wipe down and maintain — no hidden parts or complicated disassembly required.
What Can You Make with the Big Boy?
The Air Max Pure – Big Boy is designed to be incredibly versatile. Here are just a few of the things you can distil:
🍸 Neutral spirits – Perfect for vodka, or as a base for gin
🌿 Botanical infusions – Use herbs, peels, and spices to craft your own signature spirits
💧 Lavender and rose hydrosols – Popular with herbalists and skincare makers
🧪 Essential oils – Extract pure oils for natural wellness or craft use
🍷 Spirit runs from fruit wines and washes – Think grappa-style or brandy-type bases
Who Is It For?
The Big Boy is for every maker who’s ready to step up their game, including:
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DIY distillers wanting a compact but powerful still
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Home brewers adding spirits to their repertoire
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Herbalists and crafters exploring natural products
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Beginner distillers who want a no-fuss introduction to the process
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Experienced users who are tired of slow, small-capacity units
Whether you’re in it for hobby, experimentation, or crafting small-batch spirits to share with friends, the Big Boy makes it easy.
Why Our Customers Love It
✔️ No water cooling needed
✔️ Faster runs with 750W heating
✔️ Biggest capacity air still on the market
✔️ Plug in and go
✔️ Quiet, efficient, and precise
It’s the kind of tool that earns its place on your bench – and in your routine.
Final Thoughts
The Air Max Pure – Big Boy is everything an air still should be — bigger, better, and easier to use than anything else out there. If you’re ready to start making spirits, oils, or hydrosols at home, this unit is your ultimate companion.
It’s fast. It’s simple. And it gets the job done — beautifully.
🛒 Available now at Brews And Ques – while stocks last
Ready to Distil Like a Pro?
This is just the beginning. In our next video, we’ll walk you through how to set up your Air Max Pure – Big Boy and get your first distillation run underway.
👉 Watch the full intro video here: https://youtu.be/-Bp6RSST4ZQ
👉 Check Out The Air Max Pure Big Boy for yourself: https://brewsandques.co.nz/products/air-max-pure-big-boy-6l-countertop-stainless-steel-distiller
