20 Gallon Heavy 22 Gauge Copper Whiskey Still with Thumper and Worm
Here in the Smoky Mountains, copper still building runs in the family, and this 20 gallon copper still carries that same care. We form it from heavy 22 gauge copper that's safe for food and free of lead, then pair it with a 2.8 gallon thumper and a matching 2.8 gallon worm for a complete, ready-to-run rig.
This is artisan-built distillery equipment made the traditional way, not stamped out on the cheap. It's a dependable workhorse for whiskey, rum, brandy, or moonshine, and it's backed by our straightforward guarantee.
- 20 gallon pot in heavy 22 gauge copper
- 2.8 gallon thumper and 2.8 gallon worm included
- Lead-free, food-safe copper
- Handcrafted in the old mountain tradition
- Free U.S. shipping
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Good to know
A 20 gallon copper whiskey still is where hobby distilling starts to feel like a real workshop, and this one comes as a complete rig: a heavy 22 gauge copper pot, a 2.8 gallon thumper and a matching 2.8 gallon worm. Here in the Smoky Mountains, building copper stills runs in the family. We form this one by hand from lead-free, food-safe copper the traditional way. It isn't stamped out on the cheap.
Why does a 20 gallon copper whiskey still need a thumper and worm?
Think of each piece as one stage of your experiment. The pot turns heat into vapor. The thumper gives that vapor a second pass, so you can aim for a cleaner, stronger result. The worm turns the vapor back into liquid, and that's where you watch your cuts come through. The copper itself takes part in the chemistry, which is one reason distillers have trusted it for generations.
- Heavy 22 gauge copper: a sturdy pot built to be a dependable workhorse, run after run.
- Matched 2.8 gallon parts: the thumper and worm are sized to work together, so the rig is ready to run.
- Room for many recipes: it's built for whiskey, rum, brandy or moonshine, and stills like this are also used for distilled water, essential oils and fuel alcohol.
- Know the rules: owning a still is legal in the US, but making spirits requires federal TTB permits. Get yours before your first spirit run.
It ships free in the U.S. and is backed by our straightforward guarantee. Have a question about heat sources or setup? Contact us and we'll talk it through.