Single Malt Whiskey All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit

Single Malt Whiskey Kit

Craft an authentic single malt whiskey with our Single Malt Whiskey All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit, featuring Odyssey Whiskey Malt from Briess. This malt is specifically crafted for all-malt whiskey production, offering a balanced yet complex flavor profile with notes of honey and lightly toasted bread. Odyssey Whiskey Malt is the only Non-Glycosidic Nitrile (Non-GN) AMBA-approved malt variety in the U.S., ensuring low levels of Ethyl Carbamate (EC) in your final spirit. With its high diastatic power (100 Lintner) and excellent fermentability, this malt lays the foundation for a clean, rich, and full-bodied single malt whiskey. With an OG of 1.074 and a target ABV of 8.1%, this kit is designed to produce 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation into a premium-quality single malt whiskey.

Fermented with Still Spirits Distiller’s Range Whiskey Yeast (included) for optimal fermentation, this wash develops a smooth yet bold whiskey character, ideal for aging. Still Spirits Turbo Clear is also included to ensure a clean and refined wash before distillation.

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

Single Malt Whiskey Brewing Notes:

• Style: Single Malt Whiskey
• 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 Single Malt Whiskey:

• 100% Odyssey Whiskey Malt – Provides a balanced, complex flavor profile with notes of honey, toasted bread, and malt richness.
• Non-GN for All-Malt Whiskey Production – Ensures low levels of Ethyl Carbamate (EC), a key consideration for high-quality whiskey production.
• High Fermentability & Enzyme Power – With a high diastatic power (100 Lintner) and 84% extract percentage, this malt ensures efficient starch conversion and a highly fermentable mash.
• Traditional Pot Distillation – Preserves the full-bodied mouthfeel and enhances complex ester and congener development.
• Aging in Oak Casks – Perfect for barrel aging, where flavors of vanilla, spice, and caramelized sugars will further develop.

More About Single Malt Whiskey

Single malt whiskey is crafted from 100% malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in oak casks to develop its signature depth and character. Unlike blended whiskeys, single malt whiskey is made exclusively from malted barley at a single distillery, offering a unique and rich malt-forward profile.

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.