Copper vs. Stainless Steel: What Actually Matters in a Distilling Boiler

Ask ten distillers what material their distilling boilers should be made from, and you’ll likely get ten different opinions. Copper has centuries of tradition behind it, while stainless steel is prized for its strength and low maintenance. The Real Differences Between Copper and Stainless Steel Copper’s biggest advantage isn’t tradition — it’s chemistry. During distillation, …