How to Make 5 Gallon Moonshine Still: Time-Lapse

Copper stills also have a storied history in the United States. The phrase "moonshine still" doesn't refer to what the stills are meant to distill. It's actually just the term used to describe a small copper still. And these types of stills are actually multi-purpose - they can be used to distill water, essential oils, fuel alcohol, spirits, and yes, with the proper permits and safety precautions, moonshine.

In this video I make moonshine still in under 3 minutes. I'm using a copper still kit by Clawhammer Supply: clawhammersupply.com/products/5-gallon-kit

The actual real-time process only took me about 2.5 hours. If you're experienced metal-worker, expect to finish in about the same amount of time (if not less!). If you've never built anything like this, it's very doable but will likely take longer.

Note: distilling alcohol is illegal without a federal fuel alcohol or distilled spirit plant permit as well as relevant state permits. Our distillation equipment is designed for legal uses only and the information in this video is for educational purposes only.