Upgrade Your Distilling Experience with the Advanced Model Copper Still
Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Modern Precision
The Advanced Model Still by American Copper Works is where heritage and innovation come together. Designed for both professional distillers and serious hobbyists, this model combines old-world Appalachian craftsmanship with cutting-edge engineering — delivering speed, efficiency, and perfection in every drop.
Premium Construction You Can Trust
Each Advanced Model is handcrafted in Manchester, New Hampshire using 20 oz. 22-gauge American copper — the same material used by master distillers for centuries. Why copper? Because it’s the key to purity. Copper naturally removes sulfides and impurities during distillation, ensuring a smoother, cleaner final product. Stainless steel can’t compete with the flavor clarity and authenticity that copper provides.
Every component — from the pot to the thumper, worm, and cap — is folded, soldered, and finished by hand. We use only lead-free silver solder for a 100% food-safe, lifetime-quality build. This is the kind of craftsmanship you can feel when you run your first batch.
Complete and Ready to Distill
The Advanced Model is a complete liquor still — no assembly, no kits, no guesswork. It comes ready to run right out of the box with:
- POT – heavy-gauge copper body built for consistent heat transfer.
- THUMPER – enhances proof and flavor with natural reflux action.
- WORM – precision-coiled condenser for efficient vapor cooling.
- CAP with Temperature Gauge – for accurate monitoring and control.
Unlike other brands that ship incomplete kits requiring soldering and extra fittings, our stills arrive fully finished and tested. Just connect the water lines, fill your mash, and fire her up.
Engineered for Efficiency
The Advanced Model incorporates modern design improvements that make distilling faster and safer. With balanced vapor flow, controlled condensation, and optimized copper thickness, you’ll reach operating temperature quickly and maintain it with minimal effort. This efficiency means less fuel consumption and more consistent distillation runs.
Built to Last a Lifetime — Guaranteed
We stand behind every still with a Lifetime Warranty. Each model is tested for leaks, pressure, and performance before leaving our shop. When you invest in the Advanced Model, you’re buying a piece of American craftsmanship designed to last for generations — not a disposable import.
Custom Design Options
Every distiller is unique, and so are our builds. We offer fully custom stills tailored to your needs — available in sizes from small 5-gallon stove-top units up to massive 300-gallon systems for commercial use. Choose your configuration, add a thumper and worm upgrade, or even have your logo embossed into the copper body. Whatever your vision, we’ll bring it to life.
- Custom Capacities: 5–300 gallons available
- Full Component Set: Pot, Thumper, Worm, and Cap
- Lead-Free Safety: Every joint soldered with pure silver
- Personalized Touches: Optional engraving, finish, and fittings
Superior Quality vs. Competitors
We don’t cut corners. Where many competitors use thin copper, incomplete kits, or mass-produced steel parts, the Advanced Model represents authentic American quality. It’s heavier, sturdier, and completely handcrafted — not stamped or riveted. This isn’t a knockoff still; it’s the kind of equipment that old-time moonshiners would be proud to use today.
Join the New Generation of Distillers
Whether you’re distilling whiskey, purifying water, or producing your own fuel-grade ethanol, the Advanced Model gives you the performance and reliability you need to do it right. Built by artisans, trusted by professionals, and guaranteed for life — it’s more than a still; it’s a legacy.
Explore our gallery below to see real customer builds and custom orders, or visit The Distillery Network to order your Advanced Model today. Experience the difference between “good enough” and “built for life.”
