The step-up pick
A lot of people start small, learn the basics, and then want more room to work. When that happens, this is often where they go next. The 10 gallon Advanced Model is a complete copper still from a New Hampshire family shop, and it starts at $949.
Why it makes the best-sellers list
- 10 gallons of capacity. That's a real jump from the 6 gallon models and gives you more to work with on every run.
- Advanced Model. It's the upgraded version of the shop's 10 gallon still. To hear exactly what sets it apart from the standard 10 gallon, call the shop and ask.
- Complete and copper. It's sold as a complete still and built in copper, the metal distillers keep coming back to.
Bigger vessel, bigger experiments
Extra capacity changes how a run behaves. Heat-up takes longer, the vapor arrives on its own schedule, and there's more time to watch the output change from start to finish. For anyone with a scientist's streak, that's the fun part. You can test your methods on a larger scale, sharpen your timing, and get more deliberate about your cuts. The copper does its old alchemy, and you make the calls.
A quick word on the law
Owning a still is legal in the US. Stills are also used for distilled water and essential oils. Making alcohol, including fuel alcohol, requires a federal TTB permit. Follow federal, state, and local law.
Not sure whether to choose this or the standard 10 gallon? Call 603-997-6786 and we'll help you compare.
