Scottish Whisky All Grain Distilling Recipe Kit

Scottish Whisky Kit

Craft a bold and traditional Scottish-style whisky with our Scottish Whisky Kit, featuring high-quality Pot Still Malt Scottish Premium from Crisp. This kit is designed for distillers who want to capture the rich, malty character of classic Scottish whisky, delivering a smooth yet complex spirit with deep-grain flavors. Fermented with Still Spirits Distiller’s Range Whiskey Yeast (included) for optimal performance, this wash develops a well-rounded profile, ready for aging or enjoying in its purest form. Still Spirits Turbo Clear is included to ensure a clean and refined fermentation before distillation. With an OG of 1.074 and a target ABV of 8.1%, this kit sets the foundation for crafting an authentic and high-quality whiskey.

This kit produces 5 gallons of wash, ready for distillation to craft an authentic Scottish whisky. See our full lineup of distilling kits here.

Scottish Whisky Brewing Notes:

• Style: Scottish Whisky
• Included Yeast: Still Spirit's Distiller's Range Whiskey
• Fermentation Range: 68-95°F
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.074
• 5 Gallon Wash ABV: 8.1% 

Key Characteristics of Scottish Whisky:

• Malt-Driven Flavor – Crafted using 100% Pot Still Malt Scottish Premium - Crisp, offering deep toffee, biscuit, and caramelized sugar notes.
• Traditional Pot Distillation – Preserves the bold, full-bodied mouthfeel and enhances esters and congeners that contribute to a well-rounded whiskey.
• Aging in Oak Casks – Scottish whisky is aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, or wine barrels, imparting flavors of vanilla, spice, dried fruit, and oak.
• Peated vs. Unpeated Varieties – Some Scottish whiskies feature a light to heavy smoke character, achieved by drying malted barley over peat fires before mashing.