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Scotch Whiskey Recipe Distilling

A comprehensive guide to crafting your own Scotch whiskey from fermentation to distillation.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 36 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Scottish
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • About 5 gallons of water
  • 10 pounds of barley
  • 1 packet of distiller's yeast
  • Optional: Enzymes
  • Optional: Peat

Equipment

  • Large fermentation vessel
  • Airlock and stopper
  • Heat source (stovetop or burner)
  • Pot still or reflux still
  • Hydrometer
  • Glass bottles for storage
  • Siphoning tube

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment, ensuring they are clean and sanitized.
  2. Heat your water to around 160°F and add the crushed barley.
  3. After an hour, cool the mash to around 75°F.
  4. Sprinkle the yeast over the cooled mash and stir gently.
  5. Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and let it sit for 5-10 days.
  6. Transfer the fermented mash to your still and heat it slowly.
  7. As the liquid distills, collect it in glass bottles, separating heads, hearts, and tails.
  8. Store your collected whiskey in oak barrels or bottles with oak chips for aging.

Notes

Always taste your distillate during collection to identify the right cuts for the best flavor.