The corn whiskey book

The book g ives a thorough treatment of the history and the methods of making whiskey, and explains how to make a highseparation fractioning still to. The popular tennessee whiskies, george dickel and jack daniels, are high corn mash bill. The corn whiskey recipe book paperback 1977 by joseph earl dabney author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Corn whiskey refers to an american whiskey which is distilled from a mashbill of at least 80% corn. In my tasting notes for balcones texas blue corn bourbon i wrote both that i could drink this spirit every day of my life and that corn is the best. Campfire is the combination of a 75% corn bourbon, 95% rye whiskey, and a blended malt scotch whisky made of 100% barley malt that has been peated. Chock full of recipes, anecdotes, details of manufacture of illicit booze, especially the modus operandi of the old time moonshiners and their lawman adversaries, the revenuers. It also makes spirits much more palatable by removing some of the chemicals that make whiskey taste hot or harsh.

Our original product, and the base for everything we currently make. The folklore of moonshine whiskey is full of fact and fiction, but the real characters tell stories even more humorous and exciting. High west silver whiskey western oat with georgia moon. The whiskey with a rye content above 15% could be considered a high rye bourbon. The history not only serves to remind the reader of corn whiskey, but.

However, the end product and the entire process is very satisfying as there are many interesting tasks tha. This is a great book for more information about the common law and how the. If you like it, make sure to check out our other articles on making moonshine. Making pure corn whiskey moonshine books moonshine.

This corn whiskey recipe is a little more involved because the corn needs to be sprouted. For example, bourbon must contain at least 51% corn. The corn whiskey recipe book by joseph earl dabney 1977. Clever corn farmers caught on to the fact that they could distill their own crop to increase profits. Making pure corn whiskey is the most comprehensive homedistiling book that specifically addresses the smallscale production of whiskey. Making pure corn whiskey is an excellent guide to all aspects of making high quality whiskey at home or in a microdistillery, complete with a number of recipes. Best books about bourbon for whiskey lovers flaviar.

Corn whiskey american whiskey corn whiskey a spirit with a corn content of over 80% is a liquid time machine taking us back to where it all began, back in the days when poor american farmers took the cheapest raw material they had corn and turned it into whiskey. Jul 22, 2012 marvin popcorn sutton was one of the last real moonshine runners in the us. Written by fred minnick, the book delves into how the drink was brought to the new world, from early corn liquor to modernday massscale operations, this book traces the history of the drink back to the 1700s, going over its effects on everything from politics to popculture, and telling the definitive story of bourbon and its impact on america. Whisky books discover the world of whisky with our selection of books. Youll need to create a corn mash with a few basic ingredients like crushed corn, malted barley, yeast, and sugar. Corn whiskey is an american liquor made from a mash of at least 80 percent corn and distilled to a maximum strength of 160 proof 80% alcohol by volume. Distinct from the stereotypical american moonshine, corn whiskey uses a traditional mash process and is subject to the tax and identity laws for alcohol under federal law. How to make your own aged whiskey barrel aged whiskey. A whiskey boom was born and soon farmers were shipping crates of it east for cash. Whether you call it moonshine, corn liquor, white lightning, or just plain old corn whiskey, only the finest premium spirits carry the white river distillery label. If youd like to try your hand at homemade whiskey, corn whiskey is a great one to start with.

The history not only serves to remind the reader of corn whiskey, but of the rich culture, strong principles, and self. The author has made a comprehensive guide to producing topnotch corn whiskey using hardwarestore materials. Making pure corn whiskey a profesional guide for amateur and micro distillers by ian smiley this is and excellent book for anyone starting out. The indispensable tasting guide to the worlds spirit. Michael jackson, as famous in the whiskey world as the other jackson in pop, lays out whiskey s allure and history in whiskey. Long summer days are made for staycations and vacations newport beach or a rooftop tar beach, it matters not. There are several types of mash we can choose from when getting ready to produce a batch of moonshine. If you want to find out what the critics are raving about, or learn about the art of distillation, this is the place to come. With an allcolorado grown grain bill of 80% corn 12% rye and 8% malted barley, open fermentation and ongrain distillation at 7522. Since corn was the predominant grain within the state, the majority of distillers in kentucky most likely used corn to make their whiskey. This is the book the home distiller needs to learn how to make the cut, that elusive skill that makes the difference between making real whiskey and just flavouring alcohol. This whiskey is unlike any other ive tasted, and one that has incredible character in addition to an interesting backstory.

However, the end product and the entire process is very satisfying as there are many interesting tasks that are needed to make this very special corn whiskey. Typically, corn whiskeys are oldfashioned, and their production has enjoyed a renaissance recently, as these early styles of whiskey are produced in a similar. It is responsible for much of the flavor found in aged spirits. Whiskey is made from a variety of different grains including barley, rye, wheat and corn. This process is also used to make real rum, brandy, and schnapps in countries where it is legal. Nose smoked pear stewed in dark honey and baked into tartlets. Also, this book gives a brief history of corn whiskey and how it was the pivotal industry that sustained the early settlers who opened up the american frontier. Whiskey is the umbrella for scotch comes only out of scotland, bourbon, and whiskey. Only the finest premium spirits carry the white river distillery label. The book g ives a thorough treatment of the history and the methods of making whiskey, and explains how to make a highseparation fractioning still to distill it with. And if you fancy becoming a critic yourself, start writing your own tasting notes in our tasting book. Almost 30 years ago chuck turned an old family recipe into a legal experience for all to partake.

At 100 proof, virginia lightning packs a punch, and brings back memories of. In his book, a couple of times he mentioned a basic moonshine recipe, with a few different variations that he used when he was putting up a barrel of beer. Making pure corn whiskey gives a thorough treatment of the history and the methods of making whiskey, and explains how to make a highseparation fractionating still to distil it with. Garden fresh ear corn whiskey whisky recipes brewhaus forum. Great for the dealer, advanced collector or begining collector.

This is a 5 gallon wash 10 to 15 ears of corn cut off the ears or 5 little bags of sweet frozen corn. How to make your own aged whiskey clawhammer supply. Corn whiskey definition of corn whiskey by merriamwebster. Hubris is our nonchill filtered, overproof corn whiskey and, like its namesake, is our point of pride. Following is a detailed corn whiskey moonshine recipe, illustrated with pictures. Mountain spirits is a scholarly yet entertaining look into this staple of southern appalachian history. Making pure corn whiskey by ian smiley contains everything you would ever want to know about the smallscale production of whiskey. Bourbon is typically amber or brown in color and cannot be over 160 proof. By law, rye whiskey must be made with a mash bill of at least 51% rye and be aged in charred new oak barrels. Mellow corn is a bottled in bond corn whiskey put out by the folks at heaven hill and is one of the best corn whiskeys ive ever had. Making pure corn whiskey 2nd edition by ian smiley. These are usually not aged in new charred oak barrels the custom with bourbon.

For the purists, a corn whiskey mash is the route to a truetohistory, smooth, fullflavor moonshine. A professional guide for amateur and microdistillers. It is a type of whiskey distilled in the united states from a fermented mixture of hot water and grain mash containing at least 51 percent corn. Corn whiskey definition is whiskey distilled from a mash made up of not less than 80 percent corn. Nov 07, 2014 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment corn whiskey the limeliters our men in san francisco. Our original product, virginia lightning corn whiskey is where it all started. When whiskey was the backbone of the us economy history. Whiskey recipes grains, proof, and aging clawhammer supply. It details every aspect of how fresh grain is transformed into whiskey, with easy and inexpensive methods of fabricating the equipment and precisely how to operate it.

The principles of the distilling process are explained in a straight forward manner that anyone can understand. High west silver whiskey western oat with georgia moon corn. The corn whiskey recipe book by joseph earl dabney. The corn whiskey recipe book dabney, joseph earl on. The real freedom comes with the basic american whiskey designation. Surplus corn would rot, unless it was preserved by turning it into whiskey, rorabaugh says. This is a fresh corn likker that you can make with frozen corn from the supermarket or the corn from your garden. Not to mention the end product will make one of the best tasting corn whiskey youve ever had.

And corn whiskey, well, its sort of like vealready for the marketplace before it reaches adolescence. Marvin committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning on march 16, 2009 before having to report to federal prison. Using his own farm raised corn, chuck turns kernels into whiskey and frowns into smiles. Get the best deals on moonshine book when you shop the largest online selection at. Whiskey is primarily made with yellow dent field corn typically yellow dent no. If you enjoy bulleit and old grandad the higher rye is likely pleasing to the palate. Department of agricultures quality grade, grown commercially in huge quantities to feed. Corn whiskey a spirit with a corn content of over 80% is a liquid time machine taking us back to where it all began, back in the days when poor american farmers took the cheapest raw material they had corn and turned it into whiskey. The purity of the product produced using the methods he describes far outstrips any that grampaw could have made with his old thumper. The most comprehensive homedistilling book that specifically addresses the smallscale production of whiskey. The whiskey jug book by chuck neese an indispensable book for the bourbon belt advertising whiskey jug collector.

Making pure corn whiskey moonshine books moonshine distiller. The ultimate guide to making your own vodka, whiskey, rum, brandy, moonshine. Btw if youre into trying corn whiskey theres a great wealth of information in a book that we offer called making pure corn whiskey, an indepth instruction on producing allgrain whiskey. Dec, 2019 however, as reigler and veach note, rye whiskey, wheat whiskey, and corn whiskey all have their own specific rules and regulations. Taste orange peel candied in an anise, clove, and cassia glaze dipped in dark. Different types of whiskies use different types of grains. Published in whiskey, bourbon, book, treaty oak, uncle nearest summer, beaches and reading go together like wheat, barley, and corn and sometimes rye. The following article will teach you how to make a corn mash in a simple step by step format that anyone can follow. Rye whiskey that has been aged in this manner for at least two years. Whiskey recipe easy mash corn whiskey base moonshine. Mash bill cheat sheets distillery education bourbon whiskey.

The only ones i like a little bit more than it are the balcones true blue and baby blue corn whiskeys but this definitely gives them a. Nov 24, 2014 making a corn mash is an intimidating thought to most home brew enthusiasts but its actually quite simple. In suttons book me and my likker published in 1999 he describes his moonshine recipe. Whiskey recipes grains, proof, and aging whiskey recipe basics. The best corn whiskey drinks recipes on yummly sex in the woods, 1 corn whiskey, apple cider whiskey cocktail. Theres an amazing amount of interesting and contextualized history in this book as one is likely to find anywhere. The aging factor needs a little more investigation. We age this whiskey in our used european oak bourbon barrels. The ultimate guide to making your own vodka, whiskey, rum, brandy, moonshine, and more joy of series morris, rick on. It provides you with information on how to make a highseparation fractionating still, how to make the cut that elusive skill that makes the difference between making real whiskey and just flavoring alcohol, and more.

Moonshine receipes how to make whiskey hi proof products. Marvin popcorn sutton was one of the last real moonshine runners in the us. These people brought with them traditional scotch whiskey and refined the process to create bourbon. Rough or not, corn whiskeymoonshinehas thrived and survived for a long time. It details every aspect of how fresh grain is tranformed into whiskey, with easy and inexpensive methods of fabricating the equipment and precise details of how to operate it. It details every aspect of how fresh grain is transformed into whiskey, with easy and inexpensive methods of fabricating the equipment and precisely how to. Kalifornia moonshine is handcrafted from 100% estategrown corn and barley then distilled at least four times in an old school reflux still in the same authentic tradition that moonshine has been made for hundreds of years.