Copper Pot Still

This still has history. It belonged to a bootlegger from the Midwest who fled the country when he decided to go straight and his business associates took offense. He is presently in hiding overseas or has been killed. It is not illegal to possess a still. They are available through many sources. Furthermore, you can register with the BATFE as a Special Occupation Tax Payer to make your own spirits. There are other requirements one needs to comply with federal laws regarding the building. If you wish to use it for that purpose I strongly suggest you consult with the ATF to remain compliant with the law. One can also use a still legally to make ethanol for fuel. He/she has to keep logs and share those with the ATF. Again, consult them to remain in compliance. Finally, if you install a basket in the still you can legally extract essential oils from plants like lavender. This still is a piece of history. It would make a great decoration and is functional if one wishes to use it in a legal manner. It could also be converted to utilize the column as a fractional distillation column. My advice to any buyer is to comply with the law.