Guides
The copper stills hands-on home alchemists reach for first
The Copper Still Sizes People Pick Most, and Why
What size copper still should you buy? A plain look at the copper still sizes people pick most, from 3 to 50 gallons, and the reasons behind each choice.
Pot Still or Column Still? Why Most Buyers Start With a Pot
Pot still or reflux column? Learn how each one works, what each makes best, and why so many first-time copper still buyers choose a pot still to start.
Why Copper? The Science Behind the Most Popular Still Metal
Why are stills made of copper? Learn how copper handles heat, scrubs sulfur from vapor, and why popular copper stills are built the way they are.
Is It Legal to Own a Copper Still? What Buyers Should Know
Owning a copper still is legal in the US, but what you distill matters. Learn the permit basics, then see copper stills buyers often pick and why.
Best-Selling Stills for Water and Essential Oils
Want a copper still for essential oils or distilled water? Here are the stills we'd point you to first and why each one suits small-batch steam work at home.
How to Clean and Season a New Copper Still Before First Use
Clean and season a new copper still before its first run: soap wash, vinegar steam run, water rinse, and leak test. Plus popular stills people pick.