Sierra Norte, Yellow Corn Whiskey Recipe
Mexico. Bold, spicy, with corn, oak, and caramel note.
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Ingredients
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Whiskey Ingredients
Method
Whiskey Making Process
Mashing
Start by mashing the yellow corn and barley malt in 12 cups of water. Heat the mixture to 150°F (65°C) and maintain this temperature for about 1 hour.
Cooling
After mashing, cool the mixture down to around 70°F (21°C).
Fermentation
Add the yeast to the cooled mash and stir well. Cover the mixture and let it ferment in a dark, warm place for about 5-7 days, or until bubbling stops.
Aging
Pour the distillate into a clean container with oak chips and allow it to age for at least 3 months to develop bold and spicy flavors.
Flavoring
After aging, add the caramel flavoring to enhance the sweetness and complexity of the whiskey.