Peated Scottish Whisky All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit

Peated Scottish Whisky Kit

Craft a bold and smoky Scottish-style whisky with our Peated Scottish Whiskey All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit, featuring a carefully balanced blend of high-quality malts. This kit includes Pot Still Malt Scottish Premium as the base, enhanced with Heavy Peated Pot Still Malt to impart the signature smoky character found in classic Highland and Islay whiskies. With 20% Heavy Peated Malt, this kit delivers a distinctive peat smoke backbone while maintaining the rich malt complexity of traditional Scottish whisky. Designed for distillers who want to capture deep malt flavors with a well-balanced smoke intensity, this wash ferments with Still Spirits Distiller’s Range Whiskey Yeast (included) for optimal fermentation and spirit development. To ensure a clean and refined wash before distillation, Still Spirits Turbo Clear is also included. With an OG of 1.074 and a target ABV of 8.1%, this kit lays the foundation for crafting an authentic, peated Scottish whisky that is perfect for aging.

This kit produces 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation to craft a rich, smoky Scottish whisky. See our full lineup of distilling kits here.

Peated Scottish Whisky Brewing Notes:

• Style: Peated Scottish Whisky
• Included Yeast: Still Spirit's Distiller's Range Whiskey
• Fermentation Range: 68-95°F
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.074
• 5 Gallon Wash ABV: 8.1% 

Key Characteristics of Peated Scottish Whisky:

• Smoky, Malt-Driven Flavor – Crafted using a blend of 80% Pot Still Malt and 20% Heavy Peated Pot Still Malt, delivering deep malt complexity with a balanced, smoky backbone.
• Traditional Pot Distillation – Preserves the bold, full-bodied mouthfeel and enhances esters and congeners that contribute to a well-rounded whisky.
• Aging in Oak Casks – Scottish whisky is aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, or wine barrels, imparting flavors of vanilla, spice, dried fruit, and oak.
• Peat Intensity – The 20% heavy peated malt addition provides a pronounced but balanced smoky character, reminiscent of lightly peated Highland whiskies or moderately peated Islay styles.

More About Peated Scottish Whisky

Peated Scottish whisky is known for its rich, smoky character, derived from drying malted barley over peat fires. This method imparts distinctive phenolic compounds, creating flavors ranging from subtle earthiness to intense medicinal smokiness.

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.