Mckenna 10yr Recipe
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
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
Hold Temperature
Maintain the mash temperature for about 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 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
- 4
Transfer to Fermentation Vessel
Transfer the wort to a fermentation vessel, ensuring that it is sanitized.
- 5
Add Yeast
Sprinkle the packet of distillers yeast over the wort and stir gently to combine.
- 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
- 7
Transfer to Oak Barrels
After fermentation, siphon the liquid into the charred oak barrels for aging.
- 8
Aging Time
Let the whiskey age in the barrels for at least 10 years to develop its flavor.
