Many buyers end up in the same spot. Ten gallons feels like a starter size and twenty feels like a big commitment. The 15 Gallon Advanced Model sits right between them, which is why it keeps a place on our best-sellers shelf.
Why people pick it
- Room to grow. Fifteen gallons gives you room for meaningful batches while you're still learning how your setup behaves.
- A complete distiller. It's listed as a complete still, so the whole system arrives as one build instead of parts you have to piece together.
- Built from copper. Copper conducts heat well and reacts with sulfur compounds in vapor. Distillers have trusted it for generations, and it gives the craft some of its old-world, alchemist character.
- A fair starting price. It starts at $1049 for the Advanced Model in this size.
The pot as a lab
Every run is a controlled experiment. You decide how hard to push the heat, you watch the vapor turn back to liquid and you make the calls on your cuts. Change one variable at a time, keep notes and the still will teach you something every session.
Comparing your options
We also carry a 15 gallon listing that specifically includes an EZ Seal Cap and a 4 inch thumper port at the same starting price. If those features matter to you, compare the two pages. Or call us at 603-997-6786 and we'll help you choose.
Stills are used to distill water, make essential oils and, with a permit, produce fuel alcohol. Owning one is legal in the US, but distilling alcohol requires federal (TTB) permits. Follow federal, state and local law.
