Parts of a Moonshine Still
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Parts of a Moonshine Still

Becoming an expert at distilling your own alcohol, water, or essential oils at home means that you need to become familiar with every part of your copper still. Moonshiners run into all kinds of pr...
A Beginner’s Guide to Distilling Essential Oils at Home
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A Beginner’s Guide to Distilling Essential Oils at Home

Humans have a long history with essential oils. Used in cooking, medicine, health and wellness, and beauty for centuries, the distilled liquids of plant materials came to be called “essential oils”...
Pot Still vs Flip Top Still
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Pot Still vs Flip Top Still

What type of still should I use? Distilling separates different plant materials using heat, water, and steam. It is a process of steaming what you want to distill, then cooling that steam back int...
How to Clean a Copper Still Inside and Out
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How to Clean a Copper Still Inside and Out

Copper is a durable, rich material that will last you decades if cleaned and cared for properly. It’s inexpensive to clean your copper still, but it does take a little time and effort on a regular ...