Irish Style Whiskey Wash Kit
Premium All Grain Irish Style Whiskey Wash Kit
Create a smooth, authentic Irish-style whiskey at home with our premium All Grain Irish Style Whiskey Wash Kit. Developed by Border Brewing Supplies, this carefully balanced recipe combines premium malted barley, flaked barley and malted oats to produce a rich, creamy whiskey with exceptional grain character and a smooth, mellow finish. Designed for home distillers seeking authentic flavour, reliable fermentation and outstanding results, this recipe is ideal for producing a classic Irish-style whiskey that develops beautifully with oak maturation.
Why You'll Love This Kit
✔ Authentic all grain Irish-style whiskey recipe
✔ Traditional barley-forward grain bill for classic Irish character
✔ Rich, creamy mouthfeel from flaked barley and malted oats
✔ Includes premium distillers yeast, enzyme and yeast nutrient
✔ Developed for reliable fermentation and excellent conversion
✔ Suitable for pot still distillation
✔ Makes approximately 20 litres of premium whiskey wash
✔ Designed and tested by Border Brewing Supplies
Flavour Profile
Inspired by traditional Irish whiskey, this recipe produces a smooth and approachable spirit with rich malt complexity and a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Premium Malted barley forms the backbone of the recipe, while flaked barley enhances body and texture. Malted oats contribute a subtle sweetness and silky finish, creating a refined whiskey that rewards careful distillation and oak ageing.
Expect flavours and aromas of:
- Rich malt
- Creamy grain
- Honey sweetness
- Soft vanilla (after oak ageing)
- Gentle baking spice
- Smooth, mellow finish
Perfect for ageing on medium toast American or European oak to develop additional notes of vanilla, caramel and toasted wood. Triple distillation and careful spirit cuts will produce an exceptionally smooth Irish-style whiskey.
What's Included
Everything you need to produce a premium all grain Irish-style whiskey wash is included in this kit. Every ingredient has been carefully selected to deliver authentic flavour, efficient starch conversion and dependable fermentation performance.
Your Irish Style Whiskey Wash Kit includes:
- Premium malted barley
- Premium flaked barley
- Malted oats
- Acidulated malt
- Rice hulls
- Angel AM-1 Distillers Yeast
- Alpha-Amylase enzyme
All ingredients are supplied in the correct proportions for the recipe, making it easy to produce a smooth, authentic Irish-style whiskey wash with consistent, repeatable results.
Recipe Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipe Type | All Grain Irish Style Whiskey Wash Kit |
| Batch Size | 20 Litres |
| Original Gravity (OG) | Approximately 1.068 |
| Final Gravity (FG) | Approximately 1.000 |
| Estimated Wash Strength | Approximately 8.9% ABV |
| Mash Profile | Multi-Step Mash |
| Mash Schedule | 55°C (15 min), 64°C (60 min), 75°C (10 min) |
| Fermentation Temperature | 20–22°C |
| Typical Fermentation Time | Approximately 10 Days |
| Recommended Distillation | Pot Still (Triple Distillation Recommended) |
| Recipe Difficulty | Intermediate |
Recipe specifications are provided as a guide. Actual results may vary depending on equipment, efficiency, fermentation conditions and distillation process.
Complete Brewfather Recipe
Every Border Brewing Recipe Kit is developed using Brewfather, giving you access to the complete recipe, brewing process and brewing calculations before you start your next batch.
The complete recipe includes:
- Complete grain bill
- Mash schedule
- Water volumes
- Original and final gravity
- Fermentation profile
- Yeast recommendations
- Enzyme additions
- Brewing notes
View the complete Brewfather recipe here: Irish Style Whiskey Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an all grain Irish-style whiskey recipe?
Yes. This Irish Style Whiskey Wash Kit is a genuine all grain recipe using premium malted barley, flaked barley and malted oats to produce a smooth, authentic Irish-style whiskey wash.
What equipment do I need?
This recipe is suitable for standard all grain brewing equipment and is designed for pot still distillation. For the smoothest results, triple distillation is recommended after fermentation is complete.
Can I age this whiskey on oak?
Absolutely. Medium toast American or European oak complements this recipe beautifully, developing notes of vanilla, honey, caramel and gentle spice while enhancing its naturally smooth character.
Is this suitable for beginners?
While this is an all grain recipe, it has been developed with premium ingredients and clear brewing instructions to help both beginners and experienced home distillers achieve excellent results.
How long does fermentation take?
Fermentation is typically complete in around 10 days under the recommended temperature profile of 20–22°C, although this may vary depending on your fermentation conditions.
Why is triple distillation recommended?
Triple distillation is a hallmark of many traditional Irish whiskeys. It helps produce a cleaner, smoother spirit with a refined mouthfeel while allowing the rich malt character of this recipe to shine through.
