Guides
Your first copper still: what's inside, and where to start.
What's Actually in the Box? A Plain Guide to Your First Copper Still Kit
New to copper stills? Here's what a you-solder kit is, what a still is made of, how hard building one really is, and the first steps to take.
How Hard Is It to Run a Copper Still? An Honest Look for Total Beginners
Is it hard to use a copper still? An honest beginner's look at what's in a first kit, where the learning curve is, and how to start with a water run.
Is It Legal to Own a Copper Still? What Beginners Need to Know About Permits
Owning a copper still is legal under federal law, but making spirits isn't without a permit. Here's what beginners need to know before a first kit.
Your First Run: Cleaning and Seasoning a New Copper Still with Water
New to copper stills? Learn how to clean, rinse, and season a new still with a simple water run before first use, plus how to spot small leaks.
Heat, Vapor, and Copper: How a Still Works, Explained Like a Science Class
How does a copper still work? A plain, science-class walk through heat, vapor, and copper, plus what a beginner kit involves and your first steps.
Beyond Spirits: Making Essential Oils and Distilled Water with Your First Copper Still
Can you make essential oils with a copper still? Yes. A beginner's guide to running your first copper still kit for essential oils and distilled water.