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Notes from the Holler

Plain-spoken writing on copper stills, distilling, and the craft — from Hollis Tucker and the family here at Copper Moonshine Still.

Picking Your First Copper Still: A Holler-Honest Beginner's Guide

2026-04-12

A third-generation copper man's plain-spoken guide to buying your first copper moonshine still: why copper matters, sizing, head shapes, and beginner mistakes.

Copper or Stainless? An Old Holler Hand's Honest Take on Which Still to Buy

2026-05-10

Hollis Tucker breaks down copper vs. stainless steel stills honestly: sulfur scrubbing, flavor, heat, price, and the smart compromise most pros choose.

Pot Still vs. Reflux Still: A Copper Man's Plain-Talk Guide to Picking Your Rig

2026-05-31

Hollis Tucker breaks down pot stills vs. reflux stills in plain Appalachian talk: flavor vs. purity, the thumper-and-worm middle road, and how to pick yours.

Caring for Your Copper Still: A Holler-Bred Guide to Cleaning and Keeping It Right

2026-06-16

Hollis Tucker shares family-tested ways to clean and maintain your copper still: the first vinegar run, between-batch care, drying right, patina, and storage.