1. 5 Litres Pure Copper Alembic Still for whiskey, moonshine, essential oils by Copperholic

If you?re looking for a traditional copper still and got some space, this 20 gallon still may be for you. Like all of the stills on this list, it can be used for liquor, essential oils, and water purification.

The still is made of 22 gauge copper so it should hold up to the test of time. The still comes already soldered, and you?ll only need to screw the pieces together to assemble it. However, it has everything you need for the still itself, and it?s most likely one of the easier still kits to construct.

While the copper color looks nice, it does come out of the box with a greenish hue from the manufacture testing it. It?ll probably need a good scrub down to make it shine. If you want an easy way to drain water from the pot, you?ll need to add a drainage hole.

The included thumper keg is a nice touch. This keg will give you a cleaner tasting drink, and it?ll make it easier to add flavors to the liquor. This high-quality craftmanship isn?t cheap though as it?s the most expensive on our list.

They also make this still in a 5 Gallon size and a few others if 20 Gallon is a bit too large for your preference!

If you like the look of the Distillery Network 6 Gallon Moonshine Still but want a budget friendly alternative, this still might be for you. 

This copper alembic still is a true work of art. Entirely hand-made, painstakingly hammered to shape in Italy and tinned by a professional coppersmith. This is the most beautiful still in the list here by a good long shot. 

The still arrives fully assembled and polished. All you will need is to place the components together once you have your mash ready to go. However, we do recommend you install a thermostat into the still's onion head. If you wish, you could also install one into the pot to keep an eye on the mash temperature during distillation as well.

The manufacturer recommends using a canned gel heat source likely due to the relatively small space below the pot chamber. It's worth a shot, but you may find this takes a long time to bring the mash up to temp. No doubt you could rig up an electric heat source made for moonshine stills to this though.

3. Moonshine Distiller's 8 Gal Mini Moonshine Still

If you?re looking for a cheap moonshine still still that you can easily use indoors, Vevor?s Mini Moonshine Still might be one to consider. It?s small at only 14 inches, and it?s tank can even be used to ferment the mash beforehand.

Moonshine Distiller makes some fantastic quality moonshine stills; 304 grade stainless steel, quality clamps, and well-brazed copper connections that won't fail or leak. This one is a nice compact version. The built in thermometer will allow you to easily check and maintain the temperature of your vapor. 

Some may think this moonshine still is expensive for being made of stainless steel. Once you open up that package and see the attention to detail and craftsmanship, it will all make sense. Also, a great feature of this still is how the builder used copper for all the components that contact the vapor. This aids in heat transfer and helps reduce impurities. A fantastic choice.

4. 5 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit from Clawhammer Supply

If you?re looking for purity at a value, this Reflux Still may be what you want. It has decent output at one to two gallons per run, so you?ll be able to make larger batches. The tall column will make for purer and more potent liquor, but it?ll be more difficult to conceal.

The still doesn?t come assembled, so some tools are required, and the pieces must be soldered. However, it includes all parts needed for construction of the still, and the manufacturer includes numerous step-by-step videos for construction.

This DIY copper still would be great for a handy craftsman looking for a challenge that keeps on rewarding! 

5. Alchemade 5 Gallon Copper Alembic Still

If you're after that Appalachian Still look, this copper still may be what you're looking for. Its hammered appearance looks great, but there's a chance it'll need a good cleaning before use as it has a green discharge reported from buyers during first use.

It has a built-in thermostat, which will make checking the temperature of your mash easier. Its small enough to be used on the stove-top or another small heating element.

The quality could be better though, as some have reported the soldering can be spotty in some areas causing a leak. If you're attempting to make large quantities of liquor, you may need to check the condenser and bucket often as they are too small for the size of the pot. It may be better to switch the condenser and bucket for larger ones.

6. SEVOR Alcohol Still, 13.2Gal / 50L Stainless Steel Water Alcohol Distiller Copper Tube Home Brewing

This small still is the tiniest on our list, so it?s a great option for those who need a stovetop still or one for other limited spaces. Everything is included, and its setup is simple.

Clean it, connect the tubes, add your mash, and you?re good to go. If you?re a budget conscious moonshiner, this may be what you?re looking for because it?s the most cost effective on our list. The time to break down the setup is also the shortest on our list, and, if you want to keep it out of storage, it?ll look great on display.

However, it has a sloppy cooling system, which may not cool the vapor effectively. Also, the quality of the material could be better. The stainless steel isn?t rust resistant, and the soldering on the condenser may not be thick enough which will increase the possibility of leaks as we've seen. 

It would be a cheap starting-off point if you're handy enough to improve the few flaws it may develop.

If you want a still that'll make flavorless liquor with a kick, this Fractionating Still may be what you're looking for. The stainless steel still is high quality and rust resistant, which means you won't have to worry about that nasty metallic taste in your liquor.

Setup is as quick and simple as a smaller still, and it has a handy spout that can be used to remove excess water from the pot.

However, it's extremely tall, so you could run into problems if you want to keep it out of sight. This height will pay off though, as the tall column gives the still the ability to produce 190 proof liquor in one run. This quality comes at a steep price, but we think it's worth it.