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Why Owning a Moonshine Still Is a Tool for Survival Stills are more than just distilling equipment—they are a vital tool for survival, much like a firearm. Whether life continues as normal or we face a natural disaster, war, or a catastrophic event, owning your own still offers incredible advantages. Just as a gun represents protection and independence, a still represents self-reliance, freedom, and preparedness for any situation. From Hollywood survival films to real-world crises, we’ve all seen how fragile daily life can become. But it’s not just fiction—look at recent world events, water contamination issues like the Flint, MI...

By: Jessica Bunker In the distilling industry and in backyards around the world there are two main materials used for building stills, copper and stainless steel. Which one is preferred and or better to use to distill moonshine, essential oils and other distilled substances? Copper conducts heat very well making it the perfect material to use in distilling unlike stainless steel and its low heat conducting capabilities. Copper also removes sulfur compounds and that is very important because you want all impurities that could ruin your products final taste and smell removed. The copper also improves the final product and...

American Still Company, founded by Jonathan Zajac in Manchester, NH, crafts affordable, high-quality copper moonshine stills that serve as true tools for survival. With patent-pending Flame-Flow™ technology, these American-made stills purify water, create fuel, and distill premium spirits—all backed by lifetime quality and purpose-driven innovation.

Moonshine and Gas: The Power of a Copper Still What really lights my still is the fact that most people have no idea that moonshine and gas are essentially the same thing — both are forms of ETHANOL . Yes, you read that right — you can actually produce your own fuel! This is why I’ve said time and time again: a copper moonshine still isn’t just for hobby distillers — it’s an essential survival tool every household should own. By distilling fermentable materials such as corn, sugar, or fruit, you can create ethanol gasoline powerful enough to run large...

Proudly made in the USA, our copper moonshine stills are handcrafted from premium Paul Revere food-grade copper by Appalachian artisans—built to last a lifetime.