Onion-Head Copper Pot Still — 1.5 Gallon
Shaped by hand from solid copper, our 1.5 gallon onion-head pot still carries the look and spirit of old mountain distilling. Every seam is joined with lead-free tin-silver solder, so there's no brass and nothing harmful touching your run. It's a piece you'll be proud to leave out on the counter between batches.
You'll get the copper boiler, the classic onion-head dome, a graceful swan neck, and a condenser fitted with a thermometer port. Whether you're chasing whiskey, rum, brandy, moonshine, or distilling essential oils, this little rig is ready to work.
- Made entirely from copper, never brass
- Tin-silver soldered joints, completely lead-free
- Traditional onion-head cap and swan neck
- Condenser includes a thermometer port
- Free shipping within the U.S.
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Good to know
A 1.5 gallon onion-head copper pot still is where a lot of home distillers first learn to think like alchemists. We shape ours by hand from solid copper and join every seam with lead-free tin-silver solder. There's no brass anywhere in the build. It's small enough to live on the counter between batches, and good-looking enough that you'll want it there.
What comes with the 1.5 gallon onion-head copper pot still?
You get the copper boiler, the classic onion-head dome, a graceful swan neck, and a condenser with a thermometer port. That covers the whole path, from heated wash in the boiler to cooled distillate coming out the end.
- Why copper matters: copper is the traditional metal for pot stills. It spreads heat evenly and reacts with sulfur compounds in the vapor, which helps clean up the flavor of what comes through.
- Watch the vapor: the thermometer port on the condenser lets you track temperature as the run goes on. Log your numbers so you can repeat what works.
- Small-batch learning: a 1.5 gallon boiler is ideal for testing recipes, practicing your technique, and distilling water or essential oils without committing to a big charge.
- Easy care: rinse it after each run and dry it well. Copper darkens with use, and a gentle copper cleaner brings back the shine.
Owning a still is legal in the US, and it's a fine tool for water, essential oils and fuel alcohol. Making whiskey, rum, brandy or moonshine requires federal TTB permits, so have yours in place before you run spirits. Questions about setup or what heat source to use? Reach out and ask us.