20 Gallon Copper Still with 4" Cap, 5 Gallon Thumper and 2.8 Gallon Worm
This is our well-loaded 20 gallon copper still, paired with a roomy 5 gallon thumper and a 2.8 gallon worm condenser. The still runs a 4-inch cap for a clean seal, and the thumper carries its own 4-inch cap, temperature gauge, drain, and a fruit port for tossing in fresh fruit during the run.
We build every part by hand from heavy copper and solder each seam ourselves, the way our family has always made stills here in the Smoky Mountains. The big thumper gives you extra flavor and reflux for a smoother spirit, and copper's natural cleaning leaves a sweet, clean result, perfect for whiskey, rum, brandy, or moonshine.
- 20 gallon still with 4-inch sealing cap
- 5 gallon thumper with 4-inch cap, temperature gauge, drain, and fruit port
- 2.8 gallon worm condenser included
- Handcrafted from lead-free copper, hand-soldered seams
- Free U.S. shipping
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Good to know
This 20 gallon copper still with a 5 gallon thumper is our best-equipped rig, made for distillers who like extra instruments on the bench. The boiler uses a 4-inch cap for a clean seal. The big thumper has its own 4-inch cap, a temperature gauge, a drain and a fruit port. A 2.8 gallon worm condenser completes the setup. We build every part by hand from heavy, lead-free copper and solder each seam ourselves, the way our family has always made stills here in the Smoky Mountains.
What can you do with a fruit port on a thumper?
Add fresh fruit to the thumper during the run and let the vapor pick up its character. It's a hands-on way to test how flavor carries over, one batch and one ingredient at a time.
- Thumper temperature gauge: lets you watch what's happening in the second vessel, not just the boiler.
- Built-in drain: empty the thumper cleanly between runs.
- More reflux: the roomy thumper adds flavor and reflux for a smoother spirit.
- Copper at work: copper's natural cleaning action leaves a sweet, clean result.
Owning this still is legal in the US. Making whiskey, rum, brandy or moonshine requires federal TTB permits. Essential oils and distilled water are other popular projects. Want to talk about heat sources or setup? Get in touch.