Bourbon Whiskey Grain Kit: Whiskey Distiller's Yeast + FLAKED MAIZE, RYE MALT + DISTILLERS MALT
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Bourbon Whiskey Grain Kit: Whiskey Distiller's Yeast + FLAKED MAIZE, RYE MALT + DISTILLERS MALT is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
The Bourbon Whiskey Grain Kit has the grain, whiskey distiller's yeast, enzymes, clearing agent and charred oak to make a 23L, roughly 9.4% ABV bourbon-style wash from a 51% corn grain bill of flaked maize, rye malt and distillers malt. It is designed for an all-grain system such as the Grainfather with an alembic pot still.
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- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
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We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne, with a tracking link on every order. See estimated delivery times by state, or contact us if you need it urgently.
Bourbon Whiskey Grain Kit: Whiskey Distiller's Yeast + FLAKED M...
Or 4 interest-free payments of $54.75 with Afterpay. Zip also available.
Delivery Australia-wide: $26 for this item on its own (based on cart total).
Bourbon Whiskey Grain Kit: Whiskey Distiller's Yeast + FLAKED MAIZE, RYE MALT + DISTILLERS MALT is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
The Bourbon Whiskey Grain Kit has the grain, whiskey distiller's yeast, enzymes, clearing agent and charred oak to make a 23L, roughly 9.4% ABV bourbon-style wash from a 51% corn grain bill of flaked maize, rye malt and distillers malt. It is designed for an all-grain system such as the Grainfather with an alembic pot still.
| Makes | 23L wash at around 9.4% ABV |
|---|---|
| Grain bill | 51% corn: 4.5kg flaked maize, 2.2kg rye malt (milled), 2.2kg distillers malt (milled) |
| Yeast | 20g Still Spirits Whiskey Distiller's Yeast |
| Oak | American Charred Oak Carboy Spirals (only one is needed; one is left over) |
| Recommended equipment | Grainfather with an alembic pot still |
What's included
- 20g Distiller's Yeast: Whiskey
- 12g Distiller's Enzyme: Glucoamylase
- 12g Alpha Amylase
- American Charred Oak Carboy Spirals
- Still Spirits Turbo Clear
- Flaked Maize 4.5kg
- Rye Malt 2.2kg, milled
- Distillers Malt 2.2kg, milled
How to use
- Mash the grain and maize at 65°C for 60 minutes, mash out at 75°C, then sparge.
- Boil for 30 minutes, then add the glucoamylase to convert the remaining starch.
- Chill the wort into your fermenter and pitch the whiskey yeast. Ferment at 20–35°C.
- When the gravity is stable for two days, let the wash settle (or use Turbo Clear) and syphon it into your pot still.
- Distil, then age on the charred oak spiral or in a barrel, tasting until it's right.
Full recipe: bourbon from maize (23L, 9.4% ABV, 51% corn)
- Fill the Grainfather with 24L of water and set it to 65°C.
- When the water reaches 65°C, slowly add the grain and corn, stirring to avoid dry clumps. Set up the mash as per the Grainfather instructions and add the alpha amylase (optional: use it for the highest yield, omit it for the highest quality). Mash for 60 minutes.
- Ramp up to 75°C for the mash out and recirculate for 10 minutes.
- Sparge with 9.7L of water at 75°C.
- Bring to 100°C and boil for 30 minutes, patting down the proteins at the start to avoid foaming over.
- Once the wort is below 65°C, add the glucoamylase and hold at 50–60°C for 60 minutes. Alternatively, cool the wort to 30–32°C and add the enzyme to the fermenter with the yeast.
- Stir, then cool the wort with the counterflow chiller as per the Grainfather instructions, pitching the yeast as it collects in the fermenter.
- Ferment at 20–35°C air temperature.
- When the airlock stops bubbling and the gravity is stable for two days in a row, let the wash stand 1–2 days to settle, or use Turbo Clear to speed this up.
- Syphon the wash into your still, leaving the sediment behind, and distil following your still's instructions.
- Age the white spirit on oak: a 6–8L medium toast barrel (new or ex-whiskey), or the American Charred Oak spiral for a faster infusion.
FAQ
Can I use corn meal or cracked corn instead of flaked maize?
Yes. The recipe allows maize, corn meal or cracked corn.
Which still should I use?
An alembic pot still on the Grainfather, or the Create+ 25L boiler. A T500 can be used for a lighter result if the saddles are removed.
What is the whiskey yeast like?
A specialist dried whiskey distiller's yeast that gives an elegant, well-rounded spirit for oak ageing. 20g treats up to 25L, with 15% ABV alcohol tolerance, high attenuation (90–100%), medium flocculation and a 20–35°C range. GMO free, 24 month shelf life, made in the UK. Ingredients: dried yeast (yeast, emulsifier E491).
Should I use the alpha amylase?
It's optional. Use it for the highest yield, or leave it out for the highest quality.
See all whiskey all grain brew kits, alembic pot stills and our guide to making bourbon with corn.
Shipping is calculated on your cart total, Australia wide:
- Under $100 – $16
- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
- $1,000 and over – $89
Signature on delivery is available for an extra $3. Australia Post options are also shown at checkout where available.
We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne. Your order might ship from either warehouse, or from both, as different stock is held in different warehouses. For our courier and Parcel Post deliveries, estimated times from dispatch, in working days, from our Brisbane warehouse are as follows:
QLD Metro: 1 – 2 days
QLD North: 2 – 4 days
QLD Country: 2 – 6 days
SA Metro: 3 – 5 days
SA Country: 4 – 8 days
NSW Metro: 2 – 3 days
NSW Country: 2 – 7 days
ACT: 2 – 4 days
VIC Metro: 3 – 5 days
VIC Country: 3 – 7 days
TAS: 5 – 10 days
NT Metro: 3 – 6 days
NT Country: 5 – 10 days
WA: 5 – 10 days
For our Express Post deliveries:
ALL Metro: 1 day
ALL Country: 2 – 3 days
Please note, these are estimated shipping times. Weather, human error and other unforeseen circumstances can slow down your order. You will get an online tracking link to follow the progress of your order. If you need your order urgently, we encourage you to select the Express Post option at checkout.
If you suspect any problems or your order has not arrived by the ETA date, please contact us so we can follow it up. If you would like more clarity around dispatch times, including ETAs for goods shipping from our Melbourne warehouse, please contact us.
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