13 Gallon Traditional Onion-Head Copper Pot Still
Our 13 gallon onion head copper pot still is a beautifully crafted centerpiece for any distiller. Handcrafted from 100% copper (at least 1.0 mm thick) with tin-silver soldered joints — absolutely no lead and no ugly brass. A functional work of art built on old-world traditions, ready to make whiskey, rum, vodka, brandy, moonshine, essential oils and more.
Includes the copper pot, onion-head cap, swan neck, and condenser with thermometer port. All welded unions are sealed with lead-free tin-silver solder for a perfect, lasting bond.
✓ 100% copper, lead-free · ✓ Free U.S. shipping · ✓ 2-year warranty
Good to know
A 13 gallon copper pot still is for the distiller whose notebook is full and whose ambitions have grown with it. This model pairs a large handcrafted pot with a traditional onion head, all made from 100% copper at least 1.0 mm thick. Every welded union is sealed with lead-free tin-silver solder, so there's no lead and no brass in the build, only copper shaped by hand in the old-world style.
Who should consider a 13 gallon onion head still?
Experienced hobbyists, essential oil makers working with bigger loads of plant material, and permitted craft distillers who want a larger charge per run. If you're moving up from a smaller still, we'd be glad to talk through what changes at this size.
- Included components: copper pot, onion-head cap, swan neck, and condenser with a thermometer port.
- Large-batch control: a big pot rewards patience, with steady heat, close temperature watching and deliberate cuts.
- Copper's advantage: it transfers heat evenly and reacts with sulfur compounds, which is why copper is still the classic still material.
- Range of work: water and essential oils, plus fuel alcohol and whiskey, rum, vodka and brandy when you hold the right federal TTB permits.
Owning a still is legal in the US, and producing spirits requires federal TTB permits. Rinse and dry after every run so the copper stays in good shape. Questions about heat sources or your space? Contact us before you order.