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19 Bars In America You Should Drink At Before You Die. Whisky. Bourbon Whiskey Our Native Spirit. Information on American whiskey and bourbon - whiskyforeveryone.com. America is one of the world's largest producers of whiskey and there are numerous different types, each with their own unique ingredients or production methods. The six different categories are bourbon, Tennessee, rye, corn, wheat and blended whiskies. Whiskey was introduced to America by the immigrants and pioneers that went over to the continent from Scotland and Ireland in the 1700s. These settlers were forced to use different raw materials to produce their whiskey due to the different climate and soil conditions. This included mixing different grains together during the mashing process depending on what was available. Over time, these different recipes of grain mixtures have evolved so that now, American whiskey bears very little similarity to Scottish or Irish whiskies. Bourbon whiskey Many people believe that these whiskies are so named due to their location.

Wheat whiskey Wheat whiskies are very rarely released as the majority that is produced goes into blends. Copper Moonshine Stills and Apple Pie Moonshine Kits. Fermentation and Yeast Yeast is the single most important ingredient in the whiskey making process. Why? Well, remember, the process of distillation does not make alcohol, it only concentrates alcohol to increase the proof. Alcohol is made during the fermentation process, and fermentation is made possible by combining two critical ingredients: sugar and yeast. So without yeast, there would be no beer, there would be no wine, and there would be no whiskey. Aside from making the very existence of distilled spirits and other types of alcohol possible, yeast have a big impact the flavor.

Much of the aroma and the taste of whiskey and moonshine result from the fermentation process. What is Yeast, Why is It Important? Yeast is a single-celled fungus, technically speaking. Without yeast we would not be able to make alcohol and without alcohol we can't make distilled spirits. How Does Yeast Make Alcohol? What basic conditions do yeast need to thrive? What defects can result when yeast are stressed?

Crock-Pot Ladies Crock-Pot Apple Pie Moonshine – This is a traditional Christmas Eve beverage in my husbands family. His grandfather has made this Mixed Drink for years and all the men sit in the basement laughing and joking and sipping this drink. It is also given to the adults as gifts to savor all year long. Once open, you can keep this in the refrigerator to drink cold (it is better that way) and it will last all year or longer. Please remember this is an adult beverage and it is strong. If you do not care for the proof value of Everclear, use vodka instead. You will get the same taste but with less alcohol in it.

Everclear is a 195 Proof alcohol (95%) that you can find in a liquor store or if you have a local grocery that sells it. Crock-Pot Cherry Pie MoonshineLemonade Moonshine Crock-Pot Apple Pie Moonshine Ingredients 1 Gallon Apple Cider 1 Liter Everclear Alcohol 3 Cinnamon Sticks Instructions Add Apple Cider and Cinnamon Sticks to crock-pot. Bourbon of the Month: John E. Fitzgerald Larceny. John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Bourbon is a newcomer to the Bourbon marketplace over the last 6 to 8 months, and a good one at that. Made by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Ky., Larceny is a small-batch wheated bourbon consisting of 100 barrels “or less.” It has been aged in the fourth, fifth and sixth floors of Heaven Hill’s whiskey aging warehouses. The term “wheated” refers to bourbon where the distillery has replaced rye with wheat as the small flavoring grain in the recipe.

You’ve probably heard of other wheated bourbons such as Maker’s Mark, Pappy Van Winkle, and W.L. Weller to name a few. The namesake pays homage to Heaven Hill’s well renowned brand called Old Fitzgerald, and in particular John E. Larceny is an impressive release from Heaven Hill, especially at this price point. Where can you find it? Image from Thirsty South Tasting Notes Color: Medium AmberNose: Brown sugar, caramelized banana, honeysuckle, corn, and a healthy dose of ground cinnamon. The Chuck Cowdery Blog. Sour Mash Manifesto » Bourbon and American Whiskey Blog. How to make moonshine. Buffalo Trace - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Heaven Hill Distilleries - Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey and other Fine Spirits. Bourbon - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Jim Beam.

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