Notes from the Holler
Plain-spoken writing on copper stills, distilling, and the craft — from Hollis Tucker and the family here at Copper Moonshine Still.
Picking Your First Copper Still: A Holler-Honest Beginner's Guide
2026-04-12
A third-generation copper man's plain-spoken guide to buying your first copper moonshine still: why copper matters, sizing, head shapes, and beginner mistakes.
Copper or Stainless? An Old Holler Hand's Honest Take on Which Still to Buy
2026-05-10
Hollis Tucker breaks down copper vs. stainless steel stills honestly: sulfur scrubbing, flavor, heat, price, and the smart compromise most pros choose.
Pot Still vs. Reflux Still: A Copper Man's Plain-Talk Guide to Picking Your Rig
2026-05-31
Hollis Tucker breaks down pot stills vs. reflux stills in plain Appalachian talk: flavor vs. purity, the thumper-and-worm middle road, and how to pick yours.
Caring for Your Copper Still: A Holler-Bred Guide to Cleaning and Keeping It Right
2026-06-16
Hollis Tucker shares family-tested ways to clean and maintain your copper still: the first vinegar run, between-batch care, drying right, patina, and storage.