"Moonshine Stills” are what many Americans call copper or stainless steel
distilling equipment that is used to make alcohol - commonly whiskey
or moonshine. Call them what you want - many people do - that’s not
the only misconception about the many designer
moonshine stills available
on the market today. So before you buy
moonshine stills or
any type of equipment for distilling alcohol at home, find out the
truth about some of the most common myths about moonshine stills.
Myth #1: Moonshine Stills are Illegal
There
are two version of this common myth - either people believe that
whiskey and moonshine distilling equipment is completely prohibited
by federal law, or that it is only legal to own a whiskey or
moonshine still that is no bigger than 1 gallon.
The
truth is that it is completely legal (under federal law) to own
alcohol distilling equipment of any size, as long as you’re using
it for legal purposes. It is illegal to distill
whiskey, moonshine, or other spirits without a license. “Legal
purposes” include decoration and distilling water or essential
oils.
Myth
#2: All Moonshine Stills are
the Same
People
commonly believe that because the design is basic and ancient that
there is no difference in types, designs, sizes, or materials of
whiskey and moonshine stills. First of all, quality is important. A
cheap
moonshine still kit
may include all the pieces, but have lower quality materials that
don’t provide a high-quality product. However, the best designer moonshine stills will
be items that contribute to your home or business for decades to
come.
Make
sure you do your research to find out if you need a specific
moonshine still design, depending on what you plan to make. We always
recommend copper as the highest quality material for whiskey stills,
and always make sure your moonshine still was made with 100%
lead-free soldering.
Myth #3: Moonshine Stills are Hard to Maintain
When
you buy
moonshine stills or
any distilling equipment, you have to consider that it will be a
long-term item around your home for many years. You don’t want
something that is difficult to maintain, and the common myth is that
whiskey stills are difficult to clean and repair.
The
fact is that copper moonshine
stills are
easy to clean - both inside and out - and have some of the best
natural detoxifying properties. If you don’t want to use commercial
copper cleaners, you can clean moonshine
stills using
an all-natural combination of hot water and vinegar. With just that
and a little elbow grease, you can keep your beautiful still as shiny
as a new penny.
Those
are 3 truths for the most common misconceptions about moonshine and whiskey stills.
When you’re shopping for a still, don’t let falsehoods stand in
your way. Find the right copper moonshine still and start enjoying it
soon.
