SheepishLion Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello all. Hoping that you fine folks here on ADI could help out. I'm looking for some books to research craft whiskey production. Specifically looking at mash composition, water-to-grain ratios, mash temps, etc. I'm originally a homebrewer and now work in a craft brandy distillery and winery. We've recently begun to gather info on also producing a whiskey and just need some starting info. I work better from books/reading materials. Lots of sources, including ADI offer a number of books, but I was really hoping to be pointed to the ones which are a little more technically helpful. We already know how to run a still, handle barrels, etc. It's the nuts and bolts of grain distillation which I need to get my hands on. Truly, any help would be greatly appreciated. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Inge Russell: Whiskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutty Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Whisky: Production, Technology, and Marketing mentioned above is about as good as it gets. Another equally excellent book and great companion to 'Whisky' is 'The Alcohol Textbook' 'The Alcohol Textbook' covers whiskey and alcohol production in general (i.e. fuel production, NGS, ect...). Both are pricey, but hands down worth the money if your serious about whiskey production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Forester Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Inge Russels' book, Whisky: Production, Technology, and Marketing, is out of print, but is available used for slightly less than the original price, which was $165 I think. Here are some places selling it. I would jump on one of the used copies for $145 immediately. http://www.allbookstores.com/book/compare/0126692025 Nottingham University Publishers just came out with a new, revised and updated issue of 'The Alcohol Textbook.' http://www.nup.com/product-details.aspx?p=250 They also came out with a third volume in their Distilled Spirits series, and are selling the three volumes as a set as well. http://www.nup.com/product-details.aspx?p=303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'll add to this: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=FVG&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1238&bih=592&http://www.amazon.com/Fermented-Beverage-Production-Second-Andrew/dp/0306477068 Doesn't go into as much detail on whiskey specifically but a great resource on fermentation and distillation. A book, also by John Piggott, et.al.: http://www.whiskyjourneys.com/product/1Y09BX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepishLion Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Perfect. This is exactly what I was looking for. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 The first of the two links from JohnD did not work for me. This did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 http://books.google.com/books/about/Whisky.html?id=9P3lGgNahvgC Inge Russell's Whiskey - $132 ebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Haas Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 In addition to the above, there's "Making Pure Corn Whiskey" by Ian Smiley. Perhaps not as deeply technical as some of the books mentioned above, but very good with lots of hands-on details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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