Elevate Your Holidays: Homemade Rye Whiskey Recipe

Dec 10th 2024

Hey Distilling Enthusiast,

There's nothing quite like sharing a glass of homemade spirits with loved ones during the holidays. Last Thanksgiving, I savored the joy of serving my own handcrafted rye whiskey alongside a festive feast. The smiles and compliments were priceless!

I'd love for you to experience that same satisfaction this holiday season. Here's my go-to rye whiskey recipe:

Ingredients:

7 lbs Rye
2 lbs Barley
1 lb Malt
6 gallons Water
1 oz Baker's Yeast
1 gram Ammonium Fluoride

Instructions:

Heat water to 70°F. Add malt and grains.
Gradually increase temperature to 160°F (5 degrees every 2 minutes), stirring continuously.
Maintain 160°F for 2-3 hours to convert starches into sugars.
Strain the mixture and transfer the liquid to a fermentation container.
Cool to 70-80°F. Add yeast and ammonium fluoride.
Stir well and seal.
Ferment for 5-7 days.
Distill and enjoy!

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P.S. funny moment from my Thanksgiving: My aunt requested a small pour for her "back." My uncle quipped, "That's funny, I always drink whiskey for my 'front.'"

Happy distilling and happy holidays!