American-Made Copper Moonshine Stills

Why Buy an American Made Copper Still

Copper is the classic still metal. It spreads heat well and has been used by distillers for centuries. But not all copper is the same. Many cheap imported stills use thin copper that dents easily and can wear out fast.

Our stills use 20 oz, 22 gauge American copper. That is much heavier than the thin sheet on cheap imports. Heavier copper holds its shape, handles heat better, and lasts. Learn more in our guide to what thickness copper you need for a still.

We also join every seam with lead-free silver solder, so there is no lead in the build.

Pick the Right Size

Size is the gallons the pot holds. A bigger pot runs more in one batch, but it takes longer to heat and needs more space. Here is how the stills on this page break down:

• 3 to 6 gallons ($229 to $1,199): small, easy to store, good for learning.
• 10 to 15 gallons ($899 to $1,999): the most popular middle range.
• 20 to 30 gallons ($899 to $2,999): bigger batches for experienced users.
• 50 gallons ($1,900): our largest still shown here, with a 10 gallon thumper and 10 gallon worm.
• Not sure? Read What Size Still Do I Need?

Choose Your Heat Source: Propane, Electric or Flame Flow

Standard copper stills heat on a burner, usually propane. They are simple and work almost anywhere outdoors.

Electric moonshine stills come with a heating element and a controller. The 6 gallon models run on 110V. The 10, 15, 20 and 25 gallon models run on 220V. A controller lets you set and hold your heat.

Our patented Flame Flow™ stills (U.S. Patent 10,561,960) are built for faster heat-up, more even temperature, less wasted propane and less scorching. They come in 6, 10 and 30 gallon sizes.

What Comes With a Complete Copper Still

A complete still has three main parts. The pot holds and heats your liquid. The thumper takes in hot vapor and redistills it, so what comes out is stronger and cleaner. The worm is a coiled copper tube in cold water that cools the vapor back into liquid. See How a Moonshine Still Works for a simple diagram.

Read each product title for the details. Many Advanced Models list a 6 gallon thumper, 6 gallon worm and 1/2 inch coil. Some add an EZ Seal Cap and a 4 inch thumper port. Electric models include the element and controller. The Copper Proofing Parrot ($119) is sold on its own. Want to learn more about the middle piece? Read What Is a Thumper Keg?

A Copper Still Company That Builds Its Own Stills

American Copper Works is the home of Fort Wilkins, our warehouse and showroom at 1009 Upper City Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263. The shop is inspired by Dr. G.G. Wilkins (1819-1879) of Pittsfield.

I'm Alchemist G.G. Wilkins. Every still is a little lab of copper, heat and vapor, and I want yours built right. If you have a question, call me at 1-502-337-3944.

Orders check out through our sister store, MoonshineStills.com.