Many different forms of stills have been used, among them those known as column or continuous stills, but these were found to give a brandy without character. Although more economical in operation, and making a spirit at less expense, it was found undesirable to use a still of this kind because of the failure of the product to mature in the manner which would entitle it to represent the old-fashioned and high-grade brandies of the district. A type of still in general use is shown in the figure.