Featured Collections

About

Handcrafted Copper Stills & Distilling Equipment — Made in the USA For over 14 years, American Copper Works has been hand-building premium copper moonshine stills, distillation equipment, and accessories for hobbyists, craft distillers, and professionals across the country. Every piece we make is forged, soldered, and finished by hand right here in the USA — no mass production, no overseas shortcuts. When you buy from us, you're getting a true piece of American craftsmanship built to last a lifetime and backed by a Lifetime Warranty on every still and accessory. This is our featured collection: the copper stills and distilling gear our customers reach for again and again. Why Copper? The Distiller's Metal of Choice Copper isn't just beautiful — it's the gold standard for distillation, and it has been for centuries. As your wash heats and vapor rises through a copper still, the metal actively reacts with and removes unwanted sulfur compounds, producing a cleaner, smoother, better-tasting final product. Copper's superior heat conductivity also means faster, more even heating and more precise temperature control throughout your run. Stainless steel simply can't match it. That's why serious distillers, from backyard hobbyists to award-winning craft distilleries, insist on copper. Every still we build takes full advantage of copper's natural properties, so your spirits come out as clean and flavorful as the metal allows. Our Copper Moonshine Stills At the heart of our collection are our handcrafted copper moonshine stills and pot stills , available in a wide range of sizes to match any need: Small stills (under 10 gallons) — perfect for first-time distillers, hobbyists, and anyone working with limited space. Easy to run, easy to store, and ideal for essential oils, distilled water, and small spirit batches. Mid-size stills (10–50 gallons) — the sweet spot for serious hobbyists and small-batch producers who want meaningful output without industrial equipment. Large st