Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Aging Ingredients
Method
Mashing
- 1
Prepare the Mash
In a large mash tun, combine the corn, rye, and malted barley.
- 2
Add Water
Heat the water to 165°F (74°C) and pour it over the grain mixture. Stir well to ensure all grains are saturated.
- 3
Let it Rest
Allow the mash to rest for 60 minutes, maintaining the temperature around 150°F (65°C).
Fermentation
- 4
Cool the Mash
After resting, cool the mash to around 70°F (21°C).
- 5
Add Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast over the cooled mash and stir gently to incorporate.
- 6
Ferment
Cover the mash and allow it to ferment for 5 to 7 days until bubbles cease.
Distillation
- 7
Prepare the Still
Transfer the fermented mash to a pot still.
- 8
Distill
Heat the still, collecting the distillate until it reaches an alcohol content of approximately 60-70%.
Aging
- 9
Fill the Barrels
Transfer the distilled spirit into new charred oak barrels for aging.
- 10
Age the Bourbon
Allow the bourbon to age for a minimum of 2 years, testing periodically for flavor development.
Bottling
- 11
Bottle the Bourbon
Once aged, filter and bottle the bourbon, labeling it as Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon.