20 best moonshine

The purpose of moonshine is known to everyone. This unique installation allows you to get distilled liquid by distilling the feedstock and subsequent purification of the resulting fractions. The quality of the distillate itself depends on the quality of the device: strength, level of purification expressed by a characteristic color (dull or colorless), the presence of a subtle aftertaste from the original product, and the speed of the entire distillation cycle.

When choosing a moonshine, attention should be paid to the equipment provided, the capacity of the distillation tank, as well as the overall performance of the installation. But even in this case, the selection of the ideal apparatus can become a real problem, since among the qualitative samples there are, alas, many frankly bad models. Therefore, as a recommendation for the purchase, we selected the 20 best moonshine brewers on the Russian market and divided them into four main categories. The following parameters were taken as criteria for a set of products in the rating:

• consumer reviews and popular experts;
• hourly performance of the apparatus;
• the number of components (equipment);
• the possibility of modernization;
• durability and build quality;
• level of value.

All the models on the list deserve your high priority.

The best cheap distillers: a budget of up to 10,000 rubles.

The category of low-cost distillers can be attributed to all devices, the so-called entry-level. They are distinguished by their small size and, accordingly, small volumes of the distillation tank, low productivity, quality of the product obtained, as well as extremely simple construction. Such devices are unpretentious in maintenance, but are designed for a long service life.

5 Wagner (30 l)

A strong middle peasant of the budgetary series of moonshine apparatus, built on the basis of a 30-liter distillation cube. It is purchased not at all often, but it causes only positive emotions from the owners. According to their assurances, for the segment of low-cost distillers, Wagner turned out to be extremely productive, giving up to seven liters of finished product per hour.Moreover, the quality of the distillate is at an acceptable level.

But one of the weakest places of the apparatus Wagner is a safety indicator. Installation of auto-resetting pressure valves is generally rare for a budget, and this model is no exception. For experienced users, manual pressure relief will not be a big problem, but newbies from brewing must be especially careful. Fortunately, the reliability of the case is at the proper level - no defects in metal and penetration in the area of ​​the seam (with all the abundance of models used) were noted.

4 Schnapser Classic (20 L)

Distiller with German roots perfectly got accustomed among domestic consumers, for which he won an honorary place in the ranking of the best. The best option for purchase (according to consumer reviews) was a model with a 20-liter distillation cube, which makes it possible to process large volumes of raw materials at a time.

In the technical part of Schnapser Classic, you can select several remarkable things at once. First of all, a small valve for dumping bards in the lower part of the tank is a logical solution to an urgent problem, which is far from being implemented in all competitive models. Secondly, the fact that there is a collapsible sukhoparnik, which is not often installed on budgetary moonshine, is pleasant. But the most important advantage of the distiller is the automatic overpressure relief valve, which makes the distillation process absolutely safe.

3 Phoenix Dream 8 L

The classic design of the device "Phoenix Dream" looks great. Perhaps this is the best distiller in terms of appearance, but this is not all of its features. If you overlook the distillation tank, designed for 8 liters, you can praise the installation for the performance of 3 liters per hour. Separate attention deserves a complete set. An important fact is the basic presence of a sukhoparnik, which delays harmful impurities and significantly improves the quality of the finished product. The absence of a thermometer strains a little, which makes it necessary to control the temperature in the chamber “by eye” or by other methods. But in general, the moonshine still is very good, and largely justifies its own price.

Advantages:

• high performance;
• great appearance;
• the presence of sukhoparnika;
• flow cooling;
• high quality of the product.

Disadvantages:

• lack of a thermometer;
• small distillation tank (8 liters).

2 Magarych Village 20T

Elegant look - not about him. Unpretentious and bulky in appearance, but very practical internally, “Magarych Village 20T” becomes an ornament to our entire rating. What is good about it: firstly, it is worth noting the volume of the stills, which is 20 liters. Since this model is intended for use not only in urban, but also in rural conditions, manufacturers decided to equip the installation with a large tank, without resorting to "screwing" additional components. Heating comes from electric and gas stoves, and the temperature inside is controlled by a prudently installed thermometer. According to users, the quality of the resulting product is good, but not a reference. Nevertheless, the distiller itself receives very high marks, for which it is rightfully ranked among the best moonshine.

Advantages:

• good quality of the product;
• the presence of a thermometer;
• optimal cost;
• capacious tank;
• durability of work.

Disadvantages:

• "Clumsy" appearance.

1 Robin Econom 12BKT

Inexpensive home-made moonshine, able to compete with more eminent models. An obvious advantage over other economy class distillers is the possibility of its modernization. By simple manipulations, you can install an additional set of components, which will positively affect the quality of the resulting product. It is worth noting that the 12-liter distiller tank is made neat and beautiful, with chrome plating, for the sake of the fastidious half of users. The perfect image is completed by the presence of a thermometer and a good price that the average buyer is able to pull.

Advantages:

• capacious tank (12 liters);
• availability of flow cooling system;
• nice appearance;
• good quality of the product;
• possibility of modernization.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

The best distillers: price - quality

As the price rises, the capabilities of the apparatus itself grow steadily: the equipment is expanded, additional elements appear, the number of cleaning operations increases and, as a result, the overall quality of the distillate increases.

5 Finlandia-Extra (20 L)

The device is of Finnish origin, which has gained fame as a universal device that can be significantly upgraded due to the clamp connection. In this case, all columns and nozzles are removed from the cube for distillation, which makes it, in fact, a fermentation tank.

From the technical part of Finlandia-Extra, the automatic pressure relief valve is specially distinguished, making the distillation process less dangerous. A nozzle that removes unpurified vapors from a cube is equipped with a Panchenkov nozzle for more complete pre-cleaning of the future beverage from toxic impurities. As an application, you can select the tap to drain the bards and stepped fittings on water hoses, suitable for fitting cuffs to prevent leakage. According to consumers, the cost of the device, taking into account all the cumulative benefits is fair, but the optional modernization requires large cash infusions.

4 Dr. Huber "Aroma" (21 l)

Very expensive, exclusive, not charmless moonshine, designed specifically for folk gourmets and lovers of delicious drinks. The main feature of "Dr. Huber" Aroma "" is the presence of four collapsible cap plates for laying natural flavors (apples, malt, nuts, etc.). Couples passing through all levels acquire a unique flavor that is fully conveyed to the final drink. The rest of the device model more or less repeats the standards of the market.

To stimulate sales, manufacturers have provided the possibility of a “live” configuration of the device during the order process. So, in order to somewhat reduce the price, buyers can refuse from the plates (one or all at once) and diopters. However, such a law also applies in the opposite direction - with the urgent need to give the drink a whole gamut of aftertaste, especially ardent moonshine cooking fans can freely purchase levels.

3 Thermosphere "Source Classic" 20 l

The design of this moonshine is simple and reliable. It combines the features of a distillation column and a standard installation, which allows to obtain a highly purified distillate. One cleaning cycle in such a model is equivalent to three or four distillation cycles in a moonshine… but with one small and very interesting condition. Making such a statement, the developers, and many users, had in mind the initial settings, without sukhoparnikov and other devices. A single distillation in more “clever” moonshine gives a qualitatively the same product, which can only indicate unfounded statements. In general, the Thermal Sphere "Source Classic" is a good model, worthy of attention from potential buyers.

Advantages:

• Digital Thermometer;
• good design, combining elements of the rectifier and distiller;
• cube volume (20 liters);
• good performance (2 liters per hour).

Disadvantages:

• high price.

2 Phoenix Spartak 35 l

The “Phoenix Spartak” moonshine with a cube capacity of 35 liters is the ideal model for one-time and trouble-free distillation of large quantities of raw materials. It is the fact of good capacity that is advantageous for many consumers. Of course, the dimensions of the installation will not allow to place it in small kitchens, but in spacious rooms (and if necessary) such problems will not arise. The design of the apparatus was based on the principle of compatibility - a distillation column was included in combination with a standard moonshine apparatus. As a result, we get a good distiller at an attractive price.

Advantages:

• capacious tank of 35 liters;
• optimal cost;
• availability of electronic thermometer.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

1 Good heat Triumph 15 l

Distiller "Good Heat Triumph" is a traditional moonshine, complete with a mass of additional elements. On the outputting tube there are successively two steam farms, which exclude even the slightest probability of a large amount of harmful impurities entering the final product, which greatly affect the taste. Moreover, all the dry steam houses are equipped with a valve valve to drain fusel oils accumulating at their bottom. It is possible to control the heating with the help of an installed temperature sensor that accurately transmits the temperature inside the tank to the indicator. According to the users, this is one of the best and most convenient installations for use, giving a strong product with a strength up to 80-85 degrees.

Advantages:

• several degrees of purification;
• very high quality of the product;
• good performance (3 liters per hour);
• installed bimetallic thermal sensor.

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

The best moonshine with rectifier

Distillation column in moonshine is an alternative to dry steam tanks and a system of output tubes. The Panchenkov nozzle acts as the main filtering element in them, and the spiral-like barrier cooler precipitating heavy particles of impurity acts as an additional element. In one distillation in such a system, a high degree of distillate purification is achieved, and its strength can be up to 94 degrees.

5 Dr. Goober "Column distiller" (21 l)

Despite the high price tag, this moonshine still is one of the simplest in the line of Dr. Guber. But unlike the primitive classical model, it combines both a distiller and elements of a distillation column, which fully affects the quality of the finished beverage. In one distillation cycle, the “Column distiller” allows to obtain a product with 70-94% ethanol content. At the same time, the number of “turns” at the outlet strongly depends on the temperature maintained during the whole distillation process.

The capacity of the unit from Dr. Guber was a good five liters per hour, which was achieved by simply replacing the refrigerator at the exit. It is worth noting that the system is amenable to some upgrades, but this requires additional cash injections. If it were not for the fact of high cost, the “Column” would be among the honored leaders.

4 Schnapser X (30 L)

A typical representative of the line of moonshine from the company "Schnappser", featuring a large price tag and good quality factory assembly. According to the well-known safety standards, the model is made of a 2-millimeter sheet of stainless steel with a tight fit of the body kits to each other. There is also a branded automatic pressure relief valve, crowning the immaculately chromic case with a red dot.

As manufacturers say, the purchase of this device provides nine different modes of operation, which allows you to prepare absolutely any drinks. Consumers slightly refute this fact, but in general do not question the quality of the sweep and the final product. Due to the possibility of a free overhang / removal of structural elements, the performance of the Iks varies from 3 to 7 liters per hour. But even in the case of low returns, the device confidently justifies cash investments.

3 Phoenix Crystal (12 L)

The best moonshine in terms of price, alas, is not so great in terms of filtration quality. Despite the fact that the distillation column is equipped with a Panchenkov wire filter, a small part of the impurities can pass through it and get into the final product. In principle, one purification cycle is sufficient to achieve an acceptable result, but in order to obtain the ideal fraction, it is necessary to resort to repeated distillation. The appearance of the device is not bad, as well as a set of things supplied with it. For its heating it is possible to use gas, electric, and also ceramic types of heaters.

Advantages:

• attractive price;
• good equipment;
• robust tank body material.

Disadvantages:

• not very good quality cleaning for the rectifier.

2 Good heat Profi Plus

“Good Heat Profi Plus” is a device that inspires confidence by its own appearance. It is not surprising: the case and its components are made with proper attention and responsibility. Here there is also a small drawback - on the polished and chrome-plated case, minor defects are more noticeable and significantly spoil the appearance. As for the functional state, a wire filter is located inside the rectifier, the efficiency of which is proved by a high degree of distillate purification.

Advantages:

• the presence in the model range of devices with a tank of 12, 15, 20 and 30 liters;
• reliable surface, attractive appearance;
• good quality distillate;
• effective filter.

Disadvantages:

• on the polished surface, it is easy to distinguish even the smallest defects that harm the appearance.

1 Wein (20 L)

The entire line of moonshine products of the Wayne company is distinguished by more stringent filtering methods. According to users, the final product, passing through the Panchenkov filter and the refrigerator, is brought to a high degree of purification and does not require rerun. In fact, the apparatus combines a distiller and a rectifier, that is, it is universal. A characteristic feature of this model is the presence of two thermometers: one determines the temperature directly in the cube, and the second after the barrier cooler to assess the state of the condensed distillate. Moreover, the cube can be equipped with an aromator - a special device to give the product a unique taste.

Advantages:

• universality;
• reliability;
• effective design: the presence of thermal and wire filters;
• cube volume (20 liters);
• acceptable price;
• possibility of equipping with an aromator

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

The best moonshine with sukhoparnik

Sukhoparnik is an additional device that prevents the ingress of harmful impurities in the final product. Fusel oils that affect the taste of distillate settle to the bottom and can be drained through a valve with a shut-off valve. For a more refined cleaning of the product, it is enough to increase the number of dry beds.

5 LUXSTAHL 4 (30 L)

Moonshine still with a sukhoparnik, which deserved great popularity among consumers for a complete set, simplicity and durability of use. Nominally, the German model does not have an outstanding appearance, but it is sharpened for completely different needs. The LUXSTAHL 4 distiller system at the basic level includes an alcohol meter, a column with a connecting pipe to a needle valve, a tap for discharging bards installed in the bottom of the cube, and a 10 × 50 cm lining copper grid.

Diversity does not indulge, however, for a “very modest” additional fee (more than 10 thousand rubles for the entire kit), the consumer can get a good upgrade of the system, which will inevitably affect the quality of the product. Optionally, the composition of LUXSTAHL 4 can include a dry steam tank, a grinder (also known as a rectifier), an autonomous cooling system and a 3 KW heating element for autonomous operation. It is a pity that the final price goes beyond reasonable limits.

4 Cuprum & Steel Galaxy-2 (30 L)

Very catchy and lordly expensive moonshine, designed to become not only a supplier of a quality product, but also a kind of decorating room furnishings. Indeed, in terms of performance, Cuprum & Steel Galaxy-2 doesn’t find fault with it - all the structural elements fit together with delicate precision. In addition, manufacturers have thought well through the use of dissimilar materials. Thus, the distiller's still cube is made of stainless steel, and the column and the dry steam tanks are made of copper, which has much better heat emission than chromium iron.

The main disadvantage of the Cuprum & Steel Galaxy-2 was the low productivity of just 4.5 liters per hour. Nevertheless, consumers in every way level this minus by the high quality of the distillate obtained and the duration of operation of the installation itself, not at all embarrassed by the fact of high cost.

3 Phoenix Host (10 L)

This small but productive model of moonshine has gained great fame among users.The main reason for such a rush is its durability - in the long run, such a facility can serve for a decade, without resorting to overhaul, but limited to the replacement of components (taps, thermometer, etc.). Another advantage of the moonshine is productivity: within an hour it is able to produce up to 3 liters of distillate of acceptable quality. Of course, one drycap copes well with the separation of the product from impurities and fusel oil, but some of them still get into the ready-to-drink beverage. The only way out of the situation is repeated distillation, which slows down an order of magnitude and slows down the cooking process.

Advantages:

• durability;
• simplicity of design;
• distillate of acceptable quality;
• quite high performance (3 liters per hour);
• low cost.

Disadvantages:

• impurities entering the distillate, which leads to the need for re-distillation.

2 Magarych Mashkovsky 20BKDR (20 l)

The original decision in terms of appearance was presented by the manufacturers of the brewery “Magarych Mashkovsky 20BKDR”. They prudently "wrapped" the tank device, as well as consistently connected sukhoparnik, which gave the product chic and expensive. The functionality did not disappoint: the moonshine gives out up to two liters of distillate per hour, the quality of which is close to the ideal. This is achieved at the expense of the dry steamers actively detaining the mash inside the distillation tank. In general, this model is almost the best in its price category and rightfully takes place in our extended ranking.

Advantages:

• high quality distillate;
• imitation leather case gives the device a high price - beautiful appearance;
• cube volume (20 liters);
• optimal price.

Disadvantages:

• not found.

1 Good Heat Extra Lux (50 l)

Serious installation for serious matters - this is how you can describe the Good Fire Extra Lux moonshine with a capacity of 50 liters. It is extremely easy to use, does not require special care and is able to serve for many years. To obtain a very pure distillate with a minimum amount of impurity, it is equipped with two dry steam vessels, each of which is equipped with a drain valve for fusel oils. The developers enthusiastically approached the complete set of their device: along with the moonshine device, each customer is waiting for a 100-gram pack of alcoholic yeast, a book with recipes for beginners, a compact alcohol meter, and a carrying case and storage.

Advantages:

• high quality product;
• very large tank (50 liters);
• the presence of a temperature sensor;
• rich equipment.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

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Magarych

Phoenix

Robin

Wein

Good heat

Thermosphere

Dr. Goober

Cuprum & Steel

Schnapser

Finlandia

Luxstahl

Wagner

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