CBD Distillate
Also known as: Hemp distillate, CBD oil distillate
CBD distillate is a refined hemp extract, made by heating crude oil under vacuum (short-path distillation) to separate the cannabinoids from most terpenes, waxes, and plant matter, leaving a thick, golden oil that is mostly CBD.
Distillation separates compounds by boiling point. The crude extract is usually winterized first to drop out waxes, then the ethanol is removed, then the oil goes through a heated evaporator and a chilled condenser, often a short-path or wiped-film still. Cannabinoids boil off and collect; heavier plant material and many lighter terpenes are left behind. One equipment maker, extraktLAB, describes distillate as at least 90% CBD (checked October 2026 at extraktlab.com/what-is-cbd-distillate). Other sellers quote different numbers, so read the COA for the batch rather than trusting a general figure.
Distillate is a processing step, not a spectrum label. The same base can be sold as full-spectrum distillate with trace THC, as broad-spectrum distillate with the delta-9 THC removed, or crystallized further into isolate, which is the purest form. Because distillation strips most terpenes, makers sometimes add terpenes back for flavor. Distillate is popular for gummies, vapes, and other products that need a consistent, concentrated, neutral-tasting ingredient.
Our oral drops are hemp extract in organic coconut-derived MCT oil, and we do not describe them as distillate. If you want to know whether a bottle from any brand started as distillate, isolate, or a less-refined extract, ask the brand and check the batch COA. If you are choosing between isolate and a full-spectrum oil, our comparison page lays out the trade-offs.
Related terms
- CBD IsolateCBD isolate is pure cannabidiol with all other cannabinoids and terpenes removed — typically 99%+ pure CBD.
- Full Spectrum CBDFull spectrum CBD contains all cannabinoids and terpenes naturally present in the hemp plant, including up to 0.3% THC.
- WinterizationWinterization is a purification step that removes plant fats, waxes, and lipids from a crude hemp extract by dissolving it in ethanol and chilling it until the waxes drop out.
- Broad Spectrum CBDBroad spectrum CBD contains the full cannabinoid and terpene profile of the hemp plant with the THC removed.
- COA (Certificate of Analysis)A COA is a document from an accredited third-party lab certifying what is — and isn't — in a CBD product.