American Copper Works: The Still That Can Save Your Life
Built in the “Live Free or Die” State — New Hampshire
Welcome to American Copper Works, a true American manufacturing company rooted in New Hampshire — the “Live Free or Die” state. Our mission has always been simple yet powerful: “Produce high-quality distillation units and sell them at affordable prices.” We build copper moonshine stills that don’t just make liquor — they help people survive, thrive, and live independently in any situation.
Our handcrafted copper stills are life-changing tools. Whether you’re preparing for emergencies, building a small business, or just want to live more self-reliantly, a still from American Copper Works can do it all. You can distill water, make essential oils, perfumes, natural soaps, or even create medical antiseptics and ethanol fuel. Few tools in history have offered such a wide range of uses — from luxury to survival.
Water Is Life — And Copper Keeps It Pure
Water is the foundation of survival. Every system in the human body depends on it. But what happens when your local supply becomes contaminated? In a crisis, being able to distill your own clean water can be the difference between life and death.
A still allows you to heat water until it turns to steam, killing bacteria and separating it from impurities, minerals, and heavy metals. The steam is then cooled and condensed back into clean, safe drinking water. Unlike filters or tablets, distillation removes everything — viruses, pesticides, lead, mercury, arsenic, and even radioactive particles. You can distill from any available source: lakes, ponds, rivers, or even swimming pools. If your tap stops flowing, your still keeps you alive.
Distilling for Health and Healing
Beyond clean water, copper stills give you access to another critical survival resource — alcohol. Ethanol, when distilled correctly, is a powerful natural antiseptic. You can use it to sterilize wounds, disinfect surfaces, or even relieve toothaches when no dentist is available. In emergencies, medical alcohol can prevent infection and save lives.
A copper still makes that possible. When pharmacies are empty and supplies are scarce, owning one means you can produce your own antiseptic, cleaning agents, and sanitizers safely and repeatedly. You’ll never have to depend on supply chains again.
Powering Your Future with Ethanol Fuel
If disaster strikes and gasoline becomes unavailable, your still can also produce ethanol fuel — the same clean-burning alcohol used in many modern engines. Ethanol can power generators, cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, and even home heating systems.
Ethanol fuel is 100% renewable, sustainable, and safe to produce in small batches. For preppers, homesteaders, and anyone preparing for uncertain times, it’s the ultimate backup plan for energy independence.
Why Copper? The Metal of Survival
Copper is more than a tradition — it’s a science. Copper reacts with alcohol vapors to remove sulfur and other impurities, giving you cleaner, smoother spirits. It’s also antimicrobial, killing bacteria on contact. And because copper distributes heat evenly, your distillation process is faster and more efficient than with stainless steel.
That’s why American Copper Works stills are built from 20-oz, 22-gauge American copper — thick, strong, and designed to last a lifetime. Each one is handcrafted by skilled artisans who take pride in producing the best stills available anywhere in the world.
Be Prepared. Be Independent. Be Free.
If disaster ever strikes — whether natural or man-made — owning a copper still means freedom. You’ll have access to clean water, medical antiseptics, and homemade fuel. You can even make perfumes, jams, and household products to improve daily life or create a small income. Owning a still is more than survival — it’s self-reliance in its purest form.
Before you find yourself in a do-or-die situation, prepare with a handcrafted copper distillation unit from American Copper Works. Built to last, built to save, and built to help you thrive.