The workhorse of the list
If the 6 gallon stills are where people learn, the 10 gallon is where many of them settle in. This is the 10 gallon complete copper moonshine still distiller, from $899. It's the most affordable way into the 10 gallon size on our best-sellers shelf.
What draws people to it
- Room to grow. Ten gallons gives you a larger vessel than the 6 gallon models without stepping up to a higher price.
- Classic copper. It's built in copper, the traditional choice for stills and a pleasure to work with.
- Sold complete. It's listed as a complete still, so you can focus on learning the process instead of collecting parts.
Where craft meets chemistry
Running a still is old-world alchemy explained by modern science. Mash or botanicals go in, heat drives off vapor, copper meets that vapor, and cool liquid comes out the other end. Your job is to watch, measure, and decide. Pay attention to how the output changes over the course of a run, and learn to read it. Over time your notes turn into your own method, and each run teaches you something new.
Use it legally
Owning a still is legal in the US. People use stills to make distilled water and to extract essential oils. Producing alcohol, whether spirits or fuel, requires a federal TTB permit. Please follow federal, state, and local law.
Trying to choose between this and the 10 gallon Advanced Model? Call the family shop at 603-997-6786 for an honest comparison.
