The Distillers List sorts copper stills the way buyers actually shop: by size, by budget, by heat source, and by use. This one sits in the middle of our 30 gallon list. We point to it when someone wants a complete, all-copper setup and doesn't want to build anything.
Where it lands on our lists
- Size: 30 gallon
- Budget: from $1200
- Build: Advanced Model, complete pure copper distiller
- Use: distilled water, essential oils, and spirits or fuel alcohol for permit holders
Why copper matters at the bench
Running a still is part alchemy, part lab work. You choose the charge, set the heat, watch the vapor climb, and decide where the cuts fall. Copper is the classic metal for that work, and traditional stills have been made from it for generations. With a complete pure copper unit, your experiment starts with all the right equipment already put together.
Who it suits
On our budget list, this is the step up from the kit-style 30 gallon option, for buyers who want a finished distiller. If you're shopping by heat source and want something purpose-built, check the Flame Flow on our heat source list. Need more volume? The 50 and 60 gallon entries sit just above this one on the size list.
Watch for a better price
Prices on handmade stills can change. Sign up for our sale alerts and we'll tell you when this 30 gallon Advanced Model drops. Questions about the build can go to the family shop in New Hampshire that makes it, at 603-997-6786.
Owning a still is legal in the US. Distilling alcohol requires federal TTB permits, so follow all federal, state, and local law.
