Rating of the best moonshine still for home and summer cottages in 2020

The World Wide Web is filled with catchy and colorful ads for moonshine stills, but the advertisers' words do not always correspond to this equipment. That is why this rating of the best moonshine stills for home and summer cottages in 2020 was compiled. The models described below can be relied upon for cost and build reliability.

Moonshine history

Such a phenomenon as alcohol appeared in very ancient civilizations. Studies of the remains of the contents on ancient vessels have discovered the first alcoholic beverages back in the Neolithic era - as early as 10,000 BC.

China remains the homeland of spirits to this day. However, in other countries, even in later periods, people invented more and more new drinks "with degrees", developed new technologies, tried more and more modern methods.

Certain alcoholic beverages are associated with different countries. Beer - Germany and the Czech Republic, wine - Georgia and Italy, tequila - Mexico, port - Portugal, whiskey - Ireland, vodka and moonshine - Russia.

Moonshine brewing in Russia dates back to the distant 15th century. In fact, moonshine is a chilled alcohol evaporated from the boiling of an alcohol mixture, also called mash. This braga was made mainly from fruits growing in Russia: apples, plums, pears, as well as grain crops. The main thing is that fruits and berries contain a sufficient amount of sugar or carbohydrate compounds close to sugar.

Interestingly, moonshine was originally a medicine, and only then it became an integral part of feasts, appeared in taverns, began to cook in many homes.

How can you make your own moonshine?

There are two main ways to make moonshine.

The first is the familiar "greetings" on the banks. Braga is poured into a large container and wanders. A tightly inflated glove announces the readiness of fermentation. The method is laborious, much has to be done manually. The quality of the resulting drink is not up to par, it takes a lot of cleaning from sediments, you need a lot of containers for large volumes. Long.

The second method is much more modern, faster and allows you to get a really high-quality drink. This is a moonshine still. Many will now remember the famous film "Moonshiners", where the dog took the serpentine away from careless crooks, delivering the detail and the criminals red-handed to the police station. You don't need to be afraid of anything or anyone if you make a drink for yourself and for a treat to friends.

The sale of moonshine is prosecuted by law.These are several articles at once. But if you just want to regularly provide yourself with a high-quality drink (knowing exactly what it is made of), if you don't want to buy dubious store swill at the feast, but put a known strong moonshine, then the moonshine machine is what you need!

Of course, you can make a moonshine still yourself, having some knowledge. But are you ready to find real stainless steel? A quality distiller? Food hoses? Are you a good welder? If not, then let's learn how to choose a device, because there are enough offers on the market now.

How to choose a moonshine still?

Important criteria for choosing a model are:

• Desired volumes of produced drink: whether it will be small portions for special occasions or a large family, alcohol is consumed constantly and given to friends for the holidays;
• The presence of running water in the house is important for a number of summer cottages where this convenience is absent;
• Desired end product: only moonshine or still need alcohol;
• Availability of space for the device. It is not possible to install a large unit in a tiny apartment;
• Your financial capabilities. Small and unpretentious models are affordable even for the poor. But here the rule clearly works: the higher the price, the usually higher the quality. If the device is taken for many years of service, it is better to fork out for it;
• Your aesthetic needs. Yes, not everyone just "to go", someone is important and checkers. If the interior is made in a strictly defined style, and you do not want to disturb it with this unit, then you will have to pay attention to the appearance.

For more information on choosing a moonshine still, see the video:

Rating of inexpensive moonshine stills

In this group, among the best moonshine stills, the 3 most popular models were selected for processing raw materials into high-quality moonshine at a cost of no more than 5,000 rubles.

5th place: Pervach Economy 12T

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	stainless steel
Performance	2 l / h
Distillation volume	12 l
Wall thickness	1 mm
Weight	not specified

This model distills any liquid. It is equipped with a special valve that reduces the pressure in the main tank. The unit is powered by a gas stove.

The production of high-quality alcohol is carried out according to the following chain: the liquid in the barrel turns into steam, then it undergoes condensation, the acceleration of which is provided by the flow cooling system placed inside the barrel 40 cm high, 22.5 cm wide and 4 cm wide neck diameter.

On a note! To obtain a high concentration of alcohol, a secondary distillation is required.

All parts are made of material safe for humans, which will serve the user for many years. A one-year warranty is given from the manufacturer.

The average price is 3350 rubles.

• Great product at the exit;
• Everything is working;
• Compact;
• Induction cooker compatible;
• The handles are not hot enough;
• Economical.

• The thermometer in the photo does not correspond to reality (another sample);
• Hoses must be purchased separately;
• There are errors in the alcohol meter.

4th place: Pervach Premium Classic 20

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	stainless steel
Performance	up to 2 l / h
Distillation volume	20 l
Wall thickness	1.5 mm
Weight	5 kg 400 g

The tank is 22/30/60 cm in size with a neck diameter of 4 cm and is equipped with a steamer, making it suitable for making a variety of drinks by distillation. The role of the greenhouse is the elimination of fusel oils.

The metal body is not subject to corrosion, has a vertical flow cooler. This model is designed for home use.

The average price is 4600 rubles.

• Ease of use;
• Equipment;
• Inexpensive;
• Spacious;
• Variety of drinks;
• The presence of a greenhouse.

• Not identified.

3rd place: Pragmatec Marusya 23

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	stainless steel
Performance	no more than 1 l / h
Distillation volume	3 l
Wall thickness	not specified
Weight	not specified

This model is produced by the Pragmatek company. This is the most affordable solution available today. The moonshine still has a 3-liter alembic (very similar to a paint bucket), a refrigerator and a hose. There are many negative reviews on this model on the network, and therefore it is quite difficult to find really fair ones.

The technology is almost identical to distillation in country and rural distillers with a coil and a submerged refrigerator. Due to the very thin walls of the distillation cube, experts advise heating the wort at low power (approximately 350 W). Excessive foam formation and burning of the bottom do not bode well.

The average price is 1,500 rubles.

• Convenient;
• Easy to use.

• Not detected.

2nd place: Magarych Economy

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 1.4 l / h
Distillation volume	12 l
Wall thickness	1 mm
Weight	3.5 kg

Made of high quality stainless steel, simple and straightforward. With small volumes, it will become a good helper in a small kitchen or in a small country house. Good, but alas, short-lived. And somewhat uncomfortable. The fact is that the thickness of the steel used for the case is only 0.8-1 mm, which, alas, is not much for such a device. Plus - hoses are not included in the kit, not the best coil. And the neck is somewhat narrow.

With good and careful handling and regular load, it will last a year or two. If the money is very tight, or very small volumes of moonshine are needed, then Magarych Economy is the very thing.

Video review of the device:

The average price is 3,200 rubles.

• Relatively low price;
• Beautiful gift wrapping;
• Compactness;
• Elegant appearance.

• Due to the small thickness of the bottom, the wash may burn;
• The total service life according to users' estimates is no more than 2 years;
• Incomplete set (no hoses);
• There is no drain in the dryhouse.

1st place: Pervach Elite 17T

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 2 l / h
Distillation volume	17 l
Wall thickness	not specified
Weight	not specified

This is not the most capacitive and productive unit, but it will be an excellent choice for home use. In an hour, the owner will be able to receive no more than 3 liters of the transformed drink. The cube, which is intended for this, has a capacity of 17 liters. The model has comfortable carrying handles.

The procedure for processing homemade moonshine is carried out efficiently and quickly due to the balanced heat separation over the entire lower surface, which ensures the use of an aluminum layer between two steel ones. The removable cover eliminates the problem of filling the tank and unloading the finished moonshine.

The average price is 4,800 rubles.

• Unmistakable degrees
• High-quality prevention of excessive pressure;
• Good distillation;
• No disgusting taste;
• The smallest number of impurities in the finished product.

• One thermometer.

Rating of moonshine stills with a column

Until now, conflicts on the forums of moonshine producers do not extinguish regarding the question of what is better for making traditional moonshine - a columnar or an ordinary unit. Some advocate the preservation of the vodka smell, others attribute the ultimate purification to the absolute. However, one fact cannot be denied - the prevalence of column-type aggregates is growing every year.

The last year was rich in the production of new column-type units, which made it difficult to choose. Nevertheless, following long-term conflicts and discussions, it was still possible to select the 5 best models.

5th place: Workshop NEW 2

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	AISI 304-430
Performance	12 l / h
Distillation volume	37 liters
Wall thickness	2 mm
Weight	15 kg 650 g

Column model with a large tank - development of 2020, equipped with a reflux condenser. You can re-equip the device taking into account the drink that you would like to see at the exit: whiskey, alcohol, cognac, chacha, moonshine, calvados, vodka and many others. The structure is quickly assembled due to clamp clamps (they allow you to change the position of the installation elements in 10 different ways).

The body of the unit is made of mirrored food grade stainless steel (certified), individual elements are made of food grade silicone. These materials are resistant to aggressive media, which guarantees the column a long service life.

The device works on any stoves: gas, electric, induction. Internal heating is carried out due to the built-in heating element. Overall dimensions of the jacket reflux condenser (see): 16.5 - height, 6.3 - outer pipe diameter, 3.8 - inner pipe. Tank parameters (see): 36 - diameter with a bottom thickness of 5 mm, 48 - height.

On a note! You can install the heating element in the distillation cube. For example, if the preparation of alcohol is carried out on an induction cooker, then the heating power will increase to 6500 W, which will contribute to high output.

Distinctive features of the unit from competing models:

• digital thermometers with a short probe;
• the presence of an anti-explosion valve;
• vertical drain spout;
• there is a faucet for draining bard;
• pneumatic fittings;
• needle valve;
• tsaga and insulation for it (reduces the distillation time).

3 thermometers with a short probe are mounted to the body, which are not in contact with the environment (only with passing steam), which guarantees zero error. Each of them performs its own role: the first one measures the temperature of the vapors in the column, the second one measures the temperature in the cube, and the third one measures the temperature in the liquid zone. Thermometers installed through silicone seals.

The needle valve allows you to set a more accurate drop-by-drop selection of the outgoing product.

Thanks to the 5-tube cooling system, the manufacturer has reduced the water consumption by 3 times.

The average price is 18,990 rubles.

• High performance;
• Assembly / disassembly without keys;
• Works in 10 different modes;
• Easy to care for and store;
• Economical;
• Value for money;
• Long service life - up to 10 years, with proper operation - unlimited;
• 96.6% strength of the beverage at the outlet due to powerful coolers;
• Compatible with any stove;
• Functional.

• Not identified.

4th place: Phoenix Crystal

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	stainless steel
Performance	2 l / h
Distillation volume	20 liters
Wall thickness	1.5 mm
Weight	not specified

The distillation cube 84 cm high, 28 cm in diameter and 12 cm in diameter is equipped with a flow-through refrigerator, a distillation tube, a column with a Panchenkov packing, a silicone gasket and 6 lambs. In addition, the delivery set includes a gift box, a recipe book, a technical passport and a warranty card.

The body is made of thin metal. The bottom is 2.5 mm thick and flat, allows you to work with all types of plates. The handles on the distillation cube are spot welded.

Panchenkova attachment is a metal mesh that increases the degree of cleaning to obtain a better product. It is inserted into the reinforcement column (connected to the refrigerator).

Note! The strength of the first expelled liter is 80-85 degrees, the second is 10-20 degrees lower, the third is 28-29 degrees at all. In this case, the liquid turns out to be transparent, without unnecessary impurities on any distillation.

The average price is 11,500 rubles.

• Hardy;
• Plain;
• The strength of the drink at the initial stages;
• Liquid purity;
• The complete set and the recipe book included in it;
• Maintainability;
• Compact;
• Affordable price;
• Large tank volume.

• Tubes must be purchased separately;
• Large water consumption;
• Close arrangement of the choke to the column;
• Regular replacement of the Panchenkova tip is required.

3rd place: Wein

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 5 l / h
Distillation volume	30 l
Wall thickness	1.5 mm
Weight	6.1 kg

The device can operate in six modes: mash making, distiller (moonshine), rectifier (alcohol up to 94% alcohol), aromatization, strengthening, fine tuning. There is a Panchenkov nozzle in the dephlegmator of the apparatus, which additionally cleans the product. 3 cooling tubes. This model contains patented parts.

Features of working with the Wayne apparatus - in the video:

The average price is 18,000 rubles.

• Many operating modes;
• Excellent cleaning;
• The neck is rather wide;
• Everything you need is included in the kit;
• Triple cooling.

• The height of the device is up to a meter.

2nd place: Alkash Deluxe 2

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 8 l / h
Distillation volume	37, 40, 50 liters depending on modification
Wall thickness	not specified
Weight	not specified

This is not a joke, the name of the device is really Alkash Deluxe 2, and it is produced by Alkash, located in the capital. The device appeared in the fall of last year and during this time it has collected a lot of positive reviews on the Internet.

Among the 2 "columns, the model is not much higher in price when compared to its opponents. The bottom line is that in its kit there is no tank with a capacity of 20 liters, but there are more capacious containers. An impressive argument is the side bar length, which is 50 cm. In the previous modification, the length was 70 cm. It is worth noting that no column-type apparatus on the market is able to offer such dimensions.

This implies the ability to synchronously apply 5 Panchenkovsky nozzles, bringing the purity of the moonshine to the limit, and the strength to 96.6 percent. And this is without the purchase of auxiliary drawers, accessories, etc.

Price - from 25,000 rubles.

• 50 cm refrigerator;
• 25 cm column;
• 6 Panchenkovsky attachments.

• Not detected.

1st place: Alkovar UBC

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 5 l / h
Distillation volume	50 l
Wall thickness	1 mm
Weight	not specified

This is a traditional apparatus made in the form of a column and containing no more than 50 liters of moonshine. The model is ordinary and comfortable to use. If necessary, the distillation procedure is operatively regulated by means of a reflux condenser and disconnected refrigeration circuits.

Equipping it with a thermometer, which is needed to regulate the strength of the moonshine, and also a comfortable drain valve, makes it the best column unit. To guarantee an excellent degree of safety, there is a safety valve. The model is made of stainless steel, which extends the period of its use even in extreme conditions.

In the reviews they write that they buy a moonshine still, in particular, because of the possibility of its use on any stoves, including induction.

The average price is 11,500 rubles.

• Productivity: about 6 l / h;
• Lightness;
• Comfort control module for individual cooling circuits;
• 3 adapter fittings included;
• Quite thick bottom.

• One thermometer included;
• Cost.

Rating of moonshine stills with a steamer

The dry box acts as a filtering device that prevents the penetration of harmful substances into the finished product. Oils that settle at the bottom are drained off through a drain valve. If it is necessary to carry out more intensive cleansing, then it is necessary to increase the number of dry stews.

5th place: Selmash Plant Germany

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	stainless steel
Performance	3 l / h
Distillation volume	15 liters
Wall thickness	1.5 mm
Weight	5 Kg

The device is 48 cm high and made of metal, resistant to corrosion, the bottom is 2 mm thick. Tank dimensions (see): 29 - height, 26 - diameter. Alcohol vapors undergo purification in several stages: first in a special chamber through the Panchenkov nozzles, then in an arcuate tsar, a dry steam chamber, which has a collapsible design and drain.

The distillation cube is equipped with a tap for draining the stillage, has an additional pocket for installing a Panchenkov grid (simultaneously cleans and aromatizes the product). The wide mouth makes it easy to wash the inside of the apparatus, eliminating unpleasant odors and remnants of past distillation.

The complete set of goods: alembic, dry steam tank, electronic thermometer, silicone seal, faucet, water connection hose, recipe book, alcohol meter, as well as a device with a water seal (allows you to use the tank as a container for fermentation).

The average price is 6300 rubles.

• Thick metal;
• Tank capacity;
• Cost;
• Output product quality;
• Assembly;
• Equipment;
• Long service life.

• Location of the fluid drain valve (too low).

4th place: Village alder smoke

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	stainless steel
Performance	2 l / h
Distillation volume	20 liters
Wall thickness	2 mm
Weight	not specified

Unit with a cooling tank. Sukoparnik relieves alcoholic liquid of harmful impurities, fusel oils. The product is easy to use: the cooling tank is filled with water, the distillation cube is filled with mash. Then the device is installed on the stove.

The body of the model is equipped with a built-in thermometer (controls the temperature during distillation).

Device parameters (cm): neck - 13, cube 61, diameter 31.

The average price is 8500 rubles.

• Plain;
• Value for money;
• Sealed;
• Small size;
• Equipment;
• Opportunities.

• Not identified.

3rd place: Pervach Elite Aromat 20T

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 2 l / h
Distillation volume	20 l
Wall thickness	not specified
Weight	not specified

The unit almost does not need to get into the distillation procedure. It has a tank, the volume of which varies from 14 to 20 liters and is made of mirror-type stainless steel. The device is equipped with an overpressure release valve, which makes the brewing procedure safe. In addition, there is a comfort tank with a diameter of 24 cm and a thick bottom (the drink does not burn).

The device is equipped with:

• Dismantling dry-cleaner;
• Container for flavorings;
• Plastic handles.

The average price is 5 800 rubles.

• Does its own task qualitatively;
• Durability;
• Common among the manufacturers of moonshine.

• Small cubes that cannot be supplied with ten;
• Tall cubes that do not fit on the slab;
• Extremely tough welding.

2nd place: Good heat

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 4 l / h
Distillation volume	30 l
Wall thickness	1.5 mm
Weight	not specified

Equipped with a steam bath and a second tank, the unit is easy to use and indispensable if there is no running water in the house. It is enough just to put the tank with the mash on the stove. Sukhoparnik acts as a purifier of the final product from fusel oils. The model is comfortable, reliable and durable. Made of stainless steel.

Video instructions for working with the device:

The average price is 11,800 rubles.

• Allows you to brew moonshine in the absence of running water;
• Compact;
• Reliable, durable;
• Choice of volume.

• Requires two tanks, which takes up twice the space;
• The price is high mainly due to the second capacity.

1st place: MAGARYCH Premium

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Stainless steel
Performance	no more than 1.4 l / h
Distillation volume	20 l
Wall thickness	1 mm
Weight	4.2 kg

The first place goes to the time-tested line of Magarych units. The main difference between the Premium model and previous modifications is the original design. The device itself is made of stainless steel, and the tank is supplemented with decorative materials.

In the concept of the device there are two stepwise connected steam dryers, which result in a high quality product. In general, the unit is affordable, has a very simple device and performs its own task in obtaining pure moonshine perfectly well. It is for this reason that the Magarych Premium moonshine still came first.

The average price is 5,700 rubles.

• High quality distillate;
• Original appearance using artificial leather;
• 2 dry steamers, connected in series, effectively process the moonshine from impurities;
• Compatible with all types of plates.

• Thin tank walls;
• High water consumption due to poor coil performance.

The best copper alambic and what is it?

Not only moonshine stills and mini distilleries can produce the coveted drink. Recently, alambiks are gaining more and more popularity - copper structures including a distillation cube, a helmet-dome, a steam pipe and a cooled coil. Can be supplemented with a column.

Copper tends to absorb sulfur, and this gives the final drinks a clean, original taste. In such devices, you can make moonshine, whiskey, cognac. In general, the alambik device differs little from moonshine stills, but their price is an order of magnitude higher due to the copper used.

For example, consider an alambic from one manufacturer in a different price category.

Note! The obvious difference between the presented models is the size of the tank and the height of the device itself, which affects the weight of the product and its cost.

Al-Ambiq Standard 20

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	copper
Performance	4 l / h
Distillation volume	20 liters
Wall thickness	1 mm
Weight	4 kg 200 g

Construction height 58 cm.

The average price is 24,900 rubles.

• Productive;
• Comfortable handles;
• Capacious tank.

• Thin walls.

Al-Ambiq Suite 5

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	copper
Performance	4 l / h
Distillation volume	5 liters
Wall thickness	1 mm
Weight	3 kg 900 g

Construction height 39 cm.

The average price is 16,900 rubles.

• Low weight;
• Economical water consumption;
• Compact.

• Price.

Suite 10

Specifications:

Parameter	Value
Body material	Copper
Performance	no more than 4 l / h
Distillation volume	10 l
Wall thickness	1 mm
Weight	2.4 kg

Made by hand by Portuguese experts, this beautiful machine will help you prepare chacha, calvados, whiskey, cognac. Handwork, high quality copper, elegant appearance, complete set - all this will make this alambik your good and reliable friend.

More details about the features of alambik are in the video:

The average price is 15,500 rubles.

• Handmade;
• Beautiful appearance;
• Exquisite design;
• Simplicity of construction;
• A great expensive gift.

• Small warranty (only one year);
• Thin walls;
• High price.

Self-made is always more pleasant and safer than one bought in a store. The moonshine still solves such inconveniences as the ban on the sale of alcohol at night (you can always make a drink), the lack of finance for the purchase of alcohol (usually the cost of the drink is low in the apparatus) and unnecessary deposits of fruits, fruits and jams (all this can be distilled into moonshine ).

With the right approach, some experience and patience, you can completely switch from store-bought degree drinks to homemade ones.