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Meet the Advanced Model Copper Still — a perfect balance of old-world craftsmanship and modern performance. Hand-built in the USA, fully assembled, lead-free, and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Meet JB Rader — a true American moonshining legend. Discover his story, his legacy, and his exclusive line of handcrafted copper stills made in partnership with MoonshineStills.com.

Brewer and distiller Lawrence Pritchard compares wood, propane, and electric heat sources for brewing and distilling — exploring tradition, efficiency, and flavor from a craftsman’s perspective.

The copper moonshine stills my dad taught me to build could save the world.  It is my opinion that every house in the world needs to own one of my units. The reason being that these units are a tool for survival.  It would be a shame to be left unprepared. My copper stills are for more than just moonshine. The still could actually save your life.  Imagine if a tanker truck crashed into your reservoir, unleashing 20,000 gallons of some shitty acid into your drinking water.  Does this sound like something that would never happen?  Well, it did a couple...

  How to Make Moonshine Mash If you enjoy a smooth glass of vodka, whiskey, bourbon, or classic moonshine, you already know these spirits are all crafted using a still. But what many don’t realize is that every great distilled drink begins with one key step — mashing. No, not the TV show — we’re talking about the process that transforms raw grains into a sweet, fermentable mixture called mash. Mashing is one of the most important and foundational stages in the distilling process. Moonshine Mash: The Heart of Brewing and Distilling In both brewing and distilling, mashing is the...