How much whiskey will my whiskey still make ?

Whiskey stills for sale come in different sizes, and depending on what you want to make, you need different sizes for different products. Is a 1 gallon copper still too small? How many runs** will you need to do in a 2.5 gallon copper still to make as much alcohol as you need? When choosing a whiskey still, think about how much alcohol you want to yield, so you can purchase the size that’s right for you.

**Each distillation of alcohol wash in a full whiskey or moonshine still is called a “run.”

First, we want to remind you that US law requires all home alcohol distillers obtain a Federal Fuel Permit - and this is for alcohol that will be used for fuel, not for drinking. For personal consumption or to sell whiskey that you distill yourself, check out the requirements for a Federal Spirit Distiller’s permit.