Brandy and schnapps begin in the orchard. Apples, pears, plums, grapes, and cherries carry delicate aromas that can vanish with too much heat or a sloppy cut. Running fruit teaches restraint, and the 15 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Advanced Model gives you a complete setup for that careful work.
Room for a whole harvest
Fruit comes in by the bushel, and it doesn't wait. A 15 gallon pot lets you run a good-sized batch of fruit wash all at once. A season's apples or a crate of plums becomes one steady run you can study from the first drops to the last.
Two details worth noting
- EZ Seal Cap: as the name says, this cap is meant to make sealing the pot simpler.
- 4 inch thumper port: a wide port for connecting a thumper, which gives the vapor another pass before the condenser. Plenty of brandy makers use one to shape the character of the spirit.
The scientist's part
With fruit, the cuts are everything. Heads can be sharp and tails can taste flat. The hearts in between hold the fruit. Collect in small jars, smell each one, and you'll learn more about your fruit than any recipe can tell you. Write down what you find, change one thing, and run again. That's how a good brandy gets made.
Owning this still is legal. Distilling alcohol requires a federal TTB permit, and you must follow federal, state, and local law. The still also works for distilling water and essential oils. Questions? Call 603-997-6786.
