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Craft Distillery

its manufacturing headquarters in Germany, the
fourth-generation, family-owned company creates
custom-made stills. Many consider the stills to be
engineering marvels, formed by a combination of
traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art tech-
nology. One thing that hasn’t changed is the com-
pany’s practice of fashioning stills using hammered
copper. Deiter explains why this process distin-
guishes Müller Pot Stills from its competitors.

“The hammering of the copper increases the hard-
ness of the copper; thus, the catalytic properties
of the copper stay active way longer. Thus it will
render nice smooth distilled products for a longer
period of time between cleaning cycles.”

The stills feature patented design elements,
including unique, advanced column technology.
That, combined with a well-recognized aroma hat,
distinguishes the brand from its competitors. The
workmanship, Deiter says, is like no other.

“If it comes to distilling equipment, I want to
sell only the best. And, there is no equivalent
production facility to be found that is as good or
better than the equipment coming from Müller in
Germany.”

Aside from acquiring equipment and a physical
plant, startup distilleries need legal advice to help
navigate through numerous regulations, permits
and other government requirements. There are
state regulations and federal agencies to consider,
including the Food and Drug Administration and
Occupational Health and Safety Administration. CJ
Archer may have said it best: “You cannot put a
label on a bottle until the TTB has given its bless-
ing.”

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