Craft Malt Whiskey All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit

Craft Malt Whiskey Kit

Redefine the traditions of malt whiskey with our Craft Malt Whiskey All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit. Designed for both beginners and experienced distillers, this kit provides a modern approach to crafting smooth, full-bodied whiskey with rich malt character and layered depth. Featuring a blend of English Pale Malt, English Medium Crystal Malt, and English Chocolate Malt, this kit delivers a deep, complex malt profile with hints of caramel, biscuit, and subtle cocoa undertones. The carefully selected specialty malts enhance mouthfeel, complexity, and aging potential.

Fermented with Still Spirits Distiller’s Range Whiskey Yeast (included), this wash develops a smooth, well-rounded whiskey character. Still Spirits Turbo Clear is also included to ensure a clean fermentation before distillation. With an OG of 1.078 and a target ABV of 8.7%, this kit is designed to produce 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation into a uniquely crafted malt whiskey.

This kit produces 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation to craft a rich, complex craft malt whiskey. See our full lineup of distilling kits here.

Craft Malt Whiskey Brewing Notes:

• Style: Craft Malt Whiskey
• Included Yeast: Still Spirit's Distiller's Range Whiskey
• Fermentation Range: 68-95°F
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.078
• 5 Gallon Wash ABV: 8.7%

Key Characteristics of Craft Malt Whiskey:

• Rich Malt Complexity – Crafted using a blend of English Pale, Medium Crystal, and Chocolate malts, adding depth, caramel sweetness, and subtle cocoa undertones.
• Balanced, Full-Bodied Profile – The combination of base and specialty malts creates a layered whiskey with a smooth mouthfeel and refined malt character.
• Traditional Pot Distillation – Preserves the full-bodied mouthfeel and enhances complex ester and congener development.
• Aging Potential – Designed for aging on oak to enhance notes of vanilla, spice, and caramelized sugars.

More About Craft Malt Whiskey

Craft malt whiskey embraces modern innovation while staying true to traditional distilling techniques. By incorporating specialty malts, this style enhances the depth and complexity of malt-forward spirits, making it an exciting option for distillers seeking something beyond classic single malt profiles.

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.