In a personal budget crisis, one of the first luxuries to go out the window is alcohol--a curious phenomenon that only compounds the stress of someone accustomed to drinking stress away. Moonshiners in the Southern United States have fine-tuned their budget-friendly booze solutions since well before Prohibition, and these copper stills will help you do the same.
You don't have to distill whiskey. You could distill vodka, gin, grappa, or flavored liqueurs. You could also distill your own essential oils, or eco-friendly biofuel. It's all up to you. I know what I'd distill.
Consider, however, that the Revenoor 1.5 gallon copper still that leads off the gallery produces one quart of alcohol in a half-hour. Alcohol fuel, that is, according to the official Revenoor verbiage. Incidentally, to brew alcohol fuel, you'll need a permit from the government; Revenoor includes this form with all of their stills.
For personalized and custom-made copper stills, check out Copper Moonshine Stills, which are made from 99.99%+ pure copper in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Three of their stills are featured as the last three images in the gallery.
Booze on a Budget
Copper Stills for DIY Distilling
Trend Themes
1. DIY Distilling - There is a growing trend of individuals distilling their own alcohol at home, providing opportunities for businesses to offer affordable and customizable copper stills.
2. Alternative Spirits - The trend towards distilling non-traditional spirits such as vodka, gin, grappa, and flavored liqueurs creates opportunities for innovative and unique products in the alcohol industry.
3. Sustainable Distilling - The increasing interest in eco-friendly biofuels and essential oils presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to develop sustainable distilling processes and products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Distilling Equipment - The market for copper stills and distilling equipment for home use is a rapidly growing industry with potential for innovation in design and functionality.
2. Craft Alcohol Production - Craft distilleries specializing in small-batch production of alternative spirits have the opportunity to cater to the growing demand of DIY distillers.
3. Renewable Energy and Essential Oils - The renewable energy and essential oil industries can explore the development of eco-friendly distillation methods and products to meet the demand for sustainable alternatives.