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This is a follow up to our previous blog post on distilling safely: distillation safety tipsSafety Measures During DistillationSafety is of the utmost importance to anyone who does distillation, regardless of their experience. There are real dangers that are involved in home distilling, including ri …

Moonshining is an art. There are countless ways of doing it, and almost all of them are correct. However, it is a potentially dangerous art that requires planning and care. Distilling is a science that can at times involve risk. As such, it is important that you take proper precautions to minimize r …

If you use your still just once or twice a year, it is helpful (but not absolutely necessary) to clean it with a vinegar or rye distillation before putting it away until the next distillation. Cleaning it in this way will get rid of any substances that may accumulate and be deposited on the walls …

You don't necessarily need a super complicated recipe, especially if you're a beginner and you're just trying to get the hang of things. Sometimes simple is better. Here's a recipe for our 5 gallon still, which is simple yet allows for a lot of customization:The main ingredients: sugar (white is re …

Most moonshine stills are made out of copper or stainless steel. All our moonshine stills are 100% made of copper. Copper is more expensive than stainless steel, but it’s worth it. Firstly, copper makes your moonshine smell and taste better by removing sulfur from yeast through a chemical reaction w …