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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...

Is Your Homemade Moonshine Still Safe? Poorly constructed or improperly soldered moonshine stills can be extremely dangerous. Contamination often comes from the materials used to build the still. One of the most hazardous designs is a still that uses an automotive radiator as a condenser. These radiators can contain toxic substances that easily leach into your distilled spirits. In some cases, residues from antifreeze—including glycol and other chemicals—can appear in the final product. Radiators used as condensers may also have lead in their solder joints or plumbing connections. Historically, these methods have caused cases of lead poisoning and even blindness...

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 Copper Works of Manchester, NH has revolutionized distilling with its patent-pending Flame-Flow™ copper stills. Faster heat, smoother spirits, and lifetime American craftsmanship.