Every best-seller list has a sweet spot, and for a lot of people it's 25 gallons. The 25 Gallon Advanced Model Pure Copper Distiller is big enough to feel like real equipment and small enough for a workshop, garage, or barn corner. It starts at $1100, and people pick it when they've outgrown tinkering and want to run real experiments.
Why people pick the 25 gallon
- Pure copper. Copper spreads heat evenly, and distillers have trusted it for generations. Watching it work is part of the craft.
- It's the Advanced Model, the line we point people to when they're ready to take distilling seriously.
- The size grows with you. There's room to repeat a run, change one thing, and compare the results.
- The price is easy to plan around. You know where you're starting before you call.
Your lab, your rules
Running a still is half alchemy and half science. You set the heat, watch the vapor rise, and decide where to make your cuts. Every run teaches you something about copper, temperature, and patience. A 25 gallon pot gives you room for careful, repeatable work. You can distill water, pull essential oils from plants, or, with the right permit, make fuel alcohol or spirits.
An important note: owning a still is legal in the US, but distilling alcohol requires a federal TTB permit. Always follow federal, state, and local law.
Not sure it's the right size?
That's the most common question we get, and we're happy to help. Tell us what you plan to distill and how much room you have, and we'll help you decide whether the 25 gallon fits or a different size makes more sense. Call us at 603-997-6786.
