[T-Bone Texan]

Wow, thank you for that tip. I will try it.

My tip: If you make apple cider it can be made stronger by freezing it partially; when a layer of ice forms on top remove it. Repeat.

Every time ice (water) is removed, the cider gets stronger.

[RC one]

I have made many gallons of hard apple cider actually and have meant to attempt freeze distillation but the technique I previously described works very well and it allows you to remove methanol and other impurities unlike freeze distillation. Mainly, however, it's just easier. In the winter, I would look into substituting snow for ice to save $$$$.
Using copper pots and bowls would likely be an improvement as well. I really don't even drink anymore however so it's all just academic to me.