1.5 Gallon Onion-Head Copper Pot Still

This 1.5 gallon onion-head pot still is the perfect starting point for anyone new to home distilling. Its classic onion-shaped cap is the oldest design in the craft, gently slowing vapor to encourage reflux and produce a cleaner, smoother spirit. The compact footprint sits happily on a countertop or small burner, making it easy to learn the fundamentals without committing to a large rig.

Every still is shaped by hand from solid copper at least 1.0 mm thick. Copper is the traditional choice for a reason: it naturally strips sulfur compounds out of the vapor, removing the off notes that can spoil a run. There is no brass and no lead anywhere in the build, and all joints are sealed with food-safe tin-silver solder for a durable, worry-free union.

Use it to experiment with whiskey, rum, brandy, vodka, moonshine or even botanical essential oils. The set arrives complete with the copper pot, onion-head cap, swan neck and a condenser featuring a thermometer port, so you can track your cuts accurately from the very first batch.