While individuals of legal drinking age may produce wine or beer at home for personal or family use, Federal law strictly prohibits individuals from producing distilled spirits at home (see 26 United States Code (U.S.C.)

State Overview state laws Ohio does allow ownership of a still and does allow usage of the still for essential oils, distilling water, etc. as long as it contains less than 0.5% ABV.

State Overview state laws Not only is it legal to own a still in the state of Missouri, it is legal to produce up to 200 gallons per year per household of moonshine for personal use and not for sale. This also means basic usage of a still for distilling water, vinegar, essential oils is also legal.

Texas does not allow residents to legally own a still regardless of it's use without having a commercial distilling license. Since any still that could be used for distilling water, essential oils, etc. “capable of manufacturing illicit beverages” this would imply any still, regardless of if its use could be illgal.