Are Stills Legal?

Federal law permits ownership of stills in any size for legal purposes. It is legal to own a still of any size, and stills can be used for decorative purposes, water distillation, or essential oil production without registration or permits. However, producing alcohol requires either a distilled spirits permit or federal fuel alcohol permit, regardless of personal use.

Distillation equipment serves multiple purposes beyond alcohol production. Users can create distilled water, essential oils, perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, food flavorings, incense additives, and household cleaning products. Additional applications include producing medical antiseptics and ethanol gas.

Home Moonshiners Inc., based in Nashua, New Hampshire, manufactures copper distillation units and copper artwork. The company produces stills ranging from 2 to 30 gallons, including models with their patented Flame-Flow™ technology. All products use lead-free silver solder and come with a 100% guarantee.

The company emphasizes durability, using high-quality 20-ounce 22-gauge copper construction. Products arrive fully assembled and safely packaged. Home Moonshiners offers custom manufacturing options and replacement parts availability.

State laws regarding still ownership vary significantly. Some states permit ownership while prohibiting alcohol distillation; others restrict possession of distillation equipment entirely. Customers should research their specific state regulations before purchasing equipment.