How to Maintain and Care for Your Copper Stills
Copper stills are prized in the distilling world for their ability to enhance flavor and provide unique aesthetics to your distillery. However, just like any other piece of equipment, copper stills require…
How to Optimize Your Distillery’s Yield with the Right Equipment
Maximizing your distillery's yield is one of the most important factors in ensuring profitability and growth. While ingredients and fermentation times are crucial to your process, the equipment you use in the distillation stage can have a massive impact…
The Art of Craft Distilling: Why Quality Stills Matter
In craft distilling, the still is more than just a tool; it is the heart of the operation. While many distilleries focus on ingredients, fermentation, and aging, the still plays a pivotal role in…
How to Choose the Right Distillation Equipment for Your Craft Distillery
Starting a craft distillery is an exciting venture, but choosing the right distillation equipment is essential to ensuring your production…
The Science of Distillation: A Beginner’s Guide for Craft Distillers
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all the craft distillers and spirit enthusiasts out there! While you're enjoying your favorite whiskey or perhaps raising a glass of Irish stout, take a moment to appreciate the science behind distillation that makes it all possible.
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The Pros and Cons of Stainless Steel vs. Copper Stills for Modern Distilleries
When choosing a still for your distillery, one of the most important decisions you'll make is selecting the right material: copper or stainless steel. Both materials have their strengths and weaknesses, and the decision often depends on…
How Copper Stills Enhance the Flavor Profile of Your Distillate
When it comes to distilling fine spirits, the equipment you use plays a significant role in the flavor and quality of the final product. While many distilleries use stainless steel stills for their durability and cost-effectiveness, copper stills are…
What to Look for in a Distillery Layout (Before You Build)
Your layout can make or break your efficiency. Whether you’re starting from scratch or renovating an existing space, getting the flow right early saves a lot of…
Column Still vs. Pot Still
Choosing between a pot still and a column still is one of the first major decisions a distiller must make, and it can shape the character of every spirit that follows…
Steam vs Electric: Which Heat Source Fits Your Distillery?
Heating your still is more than a technical choice. It affects how your spirits behave and how smoothly your operation runs. There are two primary heating options distillers choose from: steam and electric. Each has distinct pros and cons…
Avoiding Common Distilling Mistakes
Distilling is as much art as it is science, and sometimes the best lessons come from missteps. A few common mistakes tend to trip up both newcomers and experienced distillers alike. One big one? Rushing your…
The Secret Behind Consistent Spirits
Consistency is one of the hallmarks of a great spirit. Whether it's the same customer returning for their favorite bottle or a judge at a spirits competition, people expect uniformity in flavor, mouthfeel, and clarity. And while recipes and fermentation are important, much of that consistency starts with all begins…
Scaling Up: When and How to Upgrade Your Still
Many distilleries reach a point where demand starts to outpace production capacity. Recognizing when it's time to upgrade your still—or your overall setup—can be the key…
How to Choose the Right Still for Your Distillery Startup
Starting a distillery involves countless decisions, and one of the most important is choosing the right still. Your still influences the character of your spirits, the pace of production, and your long-term operational flexibility. Whether you're new to the industry or transitioning from hobbyist to professional, selecting equipment that…
Designing a Still That Matches Your Distillery’s Brand Style
In today’s competitive market, brand identity plays a major role in setting your spirits apart. One often-overlooked opportunity for expressing that identity is your still. Whether it's on display in a tasting room or featured in photos and tours, your still is part of your…