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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.

American Copper Works in Nashua, NH builds premium copper distillation units using heavy-gauge, food-grade copper and lead-free silver solder—backed by a 100% guarantee. With patent-pending Flame-Flow™ for faster heat-up and reduced propane use, our American-made stills deliver cleaner runs and lasting value. Explore the full line at moonshinestills.com.

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...