Scottish Whisky All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit

Scottish Whisky Kit

Craft a bold and traditional Scottish-style whisky with our Scottish Whisky Kit, featuring high-quality Pot Still Malt Scottish Premium from Crisp. This kit is designed for distillers who want to capture the rich, malty character of classic Scottish whisky, delivering a smooth yet complex spirit with deep-grain flavors. Fermented with Still Spirits Distiller’s Range Whiskey Yeast (included) for optimal performance, this wash develops a well-rounded profile, ready for aging or enjoying in its purest form. Still Spirits Turbo Clear is included to ensure a clean and refined fermentation before distillation. With an OG of 1.074 and a target ABV of 8.1%, this kit sets the foundation for crafting an authentic and high-quality whiskey.

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

Scottish Whisky Brewing Notes:

• Style: 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 Scottish Whisky:

• Malt-Driven Flavor – Crafted using 100% Pot Still Malt Scottish Premium - Crisp, offering deep toffee, biscuit, and caramelized sugar notes.
• Traditional Pot Distillation – Preserves the bold, full-bodied mouthfeel and enhances esters and congeners that contribute to a well-rounded whiskey.
• Aging in Oak Casks – Scottish whisky is aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, or wine barrels, imparting flavors of vanilla, spice, dried fruit, and oak.
• Peated vs. Unpeated Varieties – Some Scottish whiskies feature a light to heavy smoke character, achieved by drying malted barley over peat fires before mashing.

More About Scottish Whisky

Scottish whisky, is a malt-forward, full-bodied spirit that embodies centuries of distilling tradition. Made primarily from malted barley, it is distilled in copper pot stills to preserve its rich complexity before aging in oak casks for depth and character.

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.