Proper Twelve Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey
Method
Brewing Process
- 1
Mashing
In a large mash tun, combine the Irish barley, corn, and malted barley. Heat the mixture with water to 65°C (149°F) for 1 hour, allowing the grains to release their sugars.
- 2
Lautering
After mashing, transfer the mixture to a lautering vessel. Rinse the grains with additional hot water to extract more sugars, collecting the liquid known as wort.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the wort to a fermentation vessel and add the yeast. Allow it to ferment for about 5-7 days at a controlled temperature until the fermentation process is complete.
- 4
Distillation
Once fermentation is complete, transfer the liquid to a pot still for distillation. Distill twice to achieve a higher alcohol content, collecting the heart portion of the distillate.
- 5
Aging
Transfer the distilled spirit into oak barrels for aging. Allow the whiskey to age for a minimum of 3 years to develop its flavor profile.
- 6
Bottling
After aging, filter and bottle the whiskey. Ensure it's at the desired alcohol content before sealing.
