How to Make Whiskey – Step by Step
Making Whiskey is not complicated. It consists of five basic steps which we will look at detail. However, before you begin read this entire article, read the safety tips below...
View ArticleWhiskey Mash Recipe: Corn Whiskey
This corn whiskey recipe is a little more involved because the corn needs to be sprouted. However, the end product and the entire process is very satisfying as there are many...
View ArticleScotch Whisky
When I think of whiskey I think of a rugged, unshaven, dusty cowboy walking through the saloon doors and sliding up to the bar. Bartender asks, “What’ll it be?” “Whiskey”,...
View ArticleThe Pot Still
Pot still were one of the earliest still types used to separate ethanol from fermented mash (wash or wort). It is the modern descendant of the alembic still. Pot still...
View ArticleHow To Make Alcohol (Ethanol)
Making alcohol (ethanol) is easy. As a matter of fact, ethanol production can and does happen spontaneously. I remember when I was a kid there was a gallon of apple...
View ArticleIrish Whiskey
In the 18 century Ireland had around 2000 stills in operation producing Irish whiskey. Today there are only 4 distilleries in operations. These are Cooley, Kilbeggan, New Midleton and Old...
View ArticleWhiskey or Whisky? Which Spelling is Correct?
So, is it spelled Whiskey or Whisky? The 1st thing that needs to be understood is that there exist 2 accepted spellings. The Scotts and Canadians spell whisky with no...
View ArticleRye Whiskey, American
There are two types of whiskies you will find labeled “Rye Whiskey”, American rye whiskey which according to US law has specific requirements that we will discuss in this article...
View ArticleWhiskey Mash Recipe: Real “Popcorn” Moonshine
Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton was one of the last real moonshine runners in the US. Marvin committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning on March 16, 2009 before having to report to federal prison. He was...
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