Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarMckenna 10yr Recipe

Mckenna 10yr Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time876h
Serves20

Make Mckenna 10yr Recipe in just 876h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Water

Yeast

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Mashing

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mash

    In a large mash tun, combine the malted barley, corn, and rye. Add 15 liters of spring water at 65°C (149°F) to the grains.

  2. 2

    Hold Temperature

    Maintain the mash temperature for about 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

  3. 3

    Lauter the Mash

    After 60 minutes, drain the liquid (wort) from the grains, and rinse the grains with additional hot water to extract more sugars.

Fermentation

  1. 4

    Transfer to Fermentation Vessel

    Transfer the wort to a fermentation vessel, ensuring that it is sanitized.

  2. 5

    Add Yeast

    Sprinkle the packet of distillers yeast over the wort and stir gently to combine.

  3. 6

    Fermentation Period

    Allow the mixture to ferment for approximately 7-10 days, monitoring the temperature to stay between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Aging

  1. 7

    Transfer to Oak Barrels

    After fermentation, siphon the liquid into the charred oak barrels for aging.

  2. 8

    Aging Time

    Let the whiskey age in the barrels for at least 10 years to develop its flavor.

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