Whiskey

Making whiskey at home comes down to the base spirit, the essence that sets the style, and the oak work that gives it colour and depth. This collection covers the flavouring and finishing side across Scotch, Irish, rye and blended styles.

Oak and Profiling

Scotch styles run from lightly honeyed to heavily peated, Irish tends smoother, and rye is drier and spicier. Oak handles what most people notice first, which is colour and rounded character. See whiskey essences for the full range, then whisky profiling and oak chips and spirals for finishing.

Add oak gradually, since it is easier to add more than take it back out.