RYE 101 - So You Want to Make Rye Whisky?

Craft Distilling Expo London - Thursday 6th - Friday 7th October 2022

Master Distiller and expert whisky consultant Stephen Gould of Golden Moon Distillery in Colorado introduces the topic of producing rye whisky, including some of the key considerations before you start. This is an essential talk for anyone considering producing rye whisky or those who are just great fans.

The talk will cover topics including: the raw material, basics of fermentation, malted vs. unmalted grain, grain/mash bills, and distillation.


00.35 Introduction
01:34 Definitions
04:40 Brief History of Rye Whisky
13:25 Making Rye Whiskey
14:25 Basic Fermentation Theory
27:40 Mash Bills
32:00 Raw Material Processing
35:20 Malting
39:05 Enzymes
44:10 Mashing
48:25 Overview of Process
49:18 Fermenters
52:00 Stills
56:44 What Gives Whisky Its Flavour