Bourbon Style Whiskey All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit

Bourbon-Style Whiskey Kit

Craft a smooth and full-bodied bourbon-style whiskey with our Bourbon-Style Whiskey All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit. Featuring a classic grain bill of corn, distiller’s malt, and rye malt, this kit creates a rich, slightly sweet spirit with notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice.

Fermented with Still Spirits Distiller’s Range Whiskey Yeast (included), this wash develops a well-rounded bourbon character, perfect for aging on oak. Still Spirits Turbo Clear is also included to ensure a clean fermentation before distillation. With an OG of 1.094 and a target ABV of 12.5%, this kit is designed to produce 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation into a bold, flavorful bourbon-style whiskey.

To ensure full starch conversion and maximize fermentable sugars, this kit includes essential enzymes:

• Alpha-Amylase Enzyme – Added during mashing to break down starches into shorter sugar chains.
• Glucoamylase Enzyme – Added during fermentation to convert remaining complex sugars into fermentable glucose.

This kit produces 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation to craft an authentic bourbon-style whiskey. See our full lineup of distilling kits here.

Bourbon-Style Whiskey Brewing Notes:

• Style: Bourbon-Style Whiskey
• Included Yeast: Still Spirit's Distiller's Range Whiskey
• Fermentation Range: 68-95°F
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.094
• 5 Gallon Wash ABV: 12.5%

Key Characteristics of Bourbon-Style Whiskey:

• Classic Bourbon Grain Bill – A mix of 10 lbs flaked corn, 6 lbs high diastatic power distiller’s malt, and 2 lbs rye malt for balance.
• Enzyme-Assisted Mashing – Alpha-amylase and glucoamylase enzymes ensure full starch conversion and high fermentability.
• Traditional Pot Distillation – Enhances deep grain character and promotes smooth, flavorful bourbon-style whiskey.
• Aging Potential – Ideal for aging in charred oak to develop notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice.

More About Bourbon-Style Whiskey

Bourbon is a distinctly American whiskey, traditionally made with a mash bill of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels. Known for its rich, smooth, and slightly sweet profile, bourbon develops deep caramel, vanilla, and spice flavors over time.

Whisky vs. Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

The difference between whisky and whiskey primarily comes down to geography and tradition:

• Whisky (no "e") – Used in Scotland, Canada, and Japan.
• Whiskey (with "e") – Used in Ireland and the United States.

Why the Difference?
The spelling variation dates back to the 19th century, when Irish distillers added an "e" to distinguish their whiskey from Scottish whisky. This convention was later adopted by American distillers.