Bourbon is a form of whisky that comprises of certain production necessities that needs to be labeled when sold, as bourbon made at home is illegal in most countries.

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But preparing some for your beer boys at home for a party can be made fun by following this easy and safe recipe.

 

Things you will need

 

  • Two 5 gallon jugs
  • A funnel
  • A food thermometer
  • A corona corn grain mill
  • A 10 gallon copper still

 

Ingredients

 

  • A pile of whole kernel corn
  • A handful of rye
  • Wheat
  • Nut milk bags
  • Distillers yeast
  • Toasted oak chips

 

Preparation

 

  1. Combine the rye, corn, and wheat, keeping the ratios as 15% rye, 70&corn, and 15% wheat, and add this to the grain mill to mash.

 

  1. When the grains have pulverized, add the contents to a pot of boiling water.

 

  1. When the mixture falls to 86 degrees, add a cup of the yeast and mix. Stir well till the yeast combines with the mash. A dough-like substance will form that will give a smell of corn bread.

 

  1. Put the mash in the jugs, and seal them. Leave the jugs in a cool place to ferment for 2-weeks.

 

  1. Strain the watery alcohol after the 2-week wait. Put the still over a medium heat for an hour.

 

  1. The still will evaporate and separate the distillate in the pot. A white liquid forms, which can be consumed after a wait of 3-months for proper aging.

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