It's a cheap option for a beginner still. I use it for distilling water as a backup in case I can't get it at the store (which has been more and more often as Grandpa Potatus destroys the economy and tears up the supply chain). Not a bad option to start off with. I already upgraded several parts, not that you have to do so, it works just fine with the provided parts. I just wanted some different options not provided. In a pinch I can distill whatever I want, that's good, as spirits are highly tradable.