There is nothing more American than Tennessee whiskey.
This book will introduce you to the history of Tennessee whiskey, the processes used by commercial whiskey distilleries in the USA, and some of the science of producing Tennessee whiskey. Most importantly, the book will teach you how to make your own Tennessee whiskey at home. It covers all the supplies, equipment, and procedures you need and provides step-by-step instructions, with detailed pictures, for making top-shelf Tennessee whiskey.
- Commercial production of Tennessee whiskey
- Grain bills
- Selecting the correct grains
- The mashing process
- Required enzymes
- Yeast nutrients
- Yeast strains
- Fermentation
- Distilling
- Sugar maple charcoal filtration (Lincoln County Process)
- Aging
- Bottling
- Product record keeping
- Safety guidelines
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Expanded glossary
- Complete index