Introducing Dante, a fiery descent into the world of whiskey unlike any other. This Spicy Cinnamon Wheat Whiskey is a testament to the bold and the brave, crafted for those who dare to venture beyond the ordinary. Dante's Distillers Kit empowers you to create a spirit that is a perfect paradox—smooth and mellow from a foundation of soft wheat, yet ignited by a blaze of spicy habanero and cinnamon.
Each sip is a journey through layers of flavour, starting with the sweet, bready notes of wheat that guide you through the initial circles, before the inferno of cinnamon takes hold, and the fruity citrus of the Habanero Vlavour follows, leaving a warm, lingering spice on the finish. With Dante's, you are not just making a whiskey; you are crafting an experience—a liquid masterpiece that is both a pilgrimage and a reckoning. Unleash the heat and find your bliss in the flames.
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Vital Stats:
- Fermentation Batch Sizes: 23 Litres / 6 US Gallons
- 7.0% ABV Wash or Distillers Beer
- OG: 1.056 FG: 1.003
- Mash Efficiency: 75%
- EBC 10
- Boil Time: 0 mins
Malt:
- 5.50 Kg Gladfield Malted Maize (60%)
- 2.50 Kg Joe White Wheat Malt (30%)
- 1.50 Kg Malteurop Pilsen Malt (10%)
- 9.50 Kg Total Grist
Adjuncts:
Yeast:
- 1 x 20g packet Distillers Yeast Whisky - Still Spirits
Aids:
- 20gm Habanero Vlavour™
- 1 x 130g packet Still Spirits - Turbo Clear
- Still Spirits | Glucoamylase | Distillers Enzyme 12g
Optional:
- 50g (45m) of Still Spirits - Dark Spirits Nutrient - (sold separately, NOT included in Kit)
Water Adjustments (Optional: the accepted pH range for mashing is 5.2–5.8, with 5.4 considered the optimum.):
- Calcium Carbonate (sold separately, NOT included in Kit)
- Citric Acid (sold separately, NOT included in Kit)
Method:
- Mill the grains and dough-in targeting a mash of around 3 Litres of water to 1 Kg of grain (a liquor-to-grist ratio of about 3:1 by weight or around 20 Litres) and a single infusion temperature of 65°C for 60mins.
- Test the pH of your wash. The accepted pH range for mashing is 5.2–5.8, with 5.4 considered the optimum. Use citric acid to bring the pH down and calcium carbonate to bring it up.
- Option 2B: Add Still Spirits | Glucoamylase | Distillers Enzyme 12g to liquefied starch slurry or malted grain mash once below 65°C (149°F). Stir well, cover (or hold at 50-60°C (122-140°F)) and allow to stand for 1 hour before cooling for fermentation.
- Option 2C: Alternatively, add Still Spirits | Glucoamylase | Distillers Enzyme 12g to mash/wort along with yeast and ferment at optimum 30-35°C (86-95°F) ambient air temperature (ensuring within tolerance for yeast) for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation. More time efficient method if you are in a hurry!
- Sparge: Fly Sparge slowly with approx. 10 Litres of 77 °C (170 °F) water, collecting wort until the pre-fermenter volume is around 23 L.
- Pitch the Still Spirits | Distillers Yeast Whisky - sprinkle on top of the wash. If going option 2C add your Glucoamlyase enzyme into the fermenter at the same time.
- Allow to ferment in the temperature range 20-35°C. A cooler fermentation will produce less esters and take longer to ferment for an arguably cleaner more pure flavour. A warmer fermentation will ferment more quickly and produce some more ester character to your wash and final spirit. Aim for the higher end of the range around 32-35°C for a more full flavour higher ester Whiskey wash.
- Fermentation should be completed within 3-5 days. Wait for two consecutive days of consistent Hydrometer readings.
- Once fermentation is complete. Stir the wash vigorously to remove all of the remaining CO2. Once degassed, add the contents of Part A of Still Spirits - Turbo Clear 130g stir well, then leave for 1 hour to stand.
- After 1 hour, slowly pour Part B of Still Spirits - Turbo Clear 130g evenly over the top of the wash while stirring gently to help spread it evenly. Do not stir vigorously as this will disrupt the clearing process. Leave to clear for 24 hours. During this time Part B will drop down from the top, taking all unwanted yeast and sediment with it to the bottom. If you have temperature control of your fermenter or an old fridge, feel free to crash chill to assist with clarification of your wash before distillation.
- Move the wash to your Still and prepare to Distil Happy! Complete a Stripping Run and Spirit Run remembering to discard the heads and separate your cuts.
- Blend your cuts together and place into a demijohn or sealable jar. Dilute spirit down to 50% and add the cinnamon sticks, you may wish to add some oak chips to add extra flavour and depth to the whisky. Sore in a cool dark and dry place.
- Shake and Taste regularly until the flavour is to your liking. This could range from a couple of days to a few weeks. The longer the cinnamon is left in the stronger the flavour will be.
- Filter out the cinnamon and add the Habanero Vlavour™ to give this whisky a great spicy addition, without the heat burn usually associated with chilli. Slowly increase the dosage to desired taste. *If you do want add heat to the flavour recommend adding some chilli flakes or pods to the spirit.
To enhance the flavours and add sweetness it is recommended to dilute down to 35% using sugar syrup, all you need is 1 cup (250ml) of water and 1 cup (250ml) of Manufacturers White Sugar:
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat
- Bring to a boil until all the sugar has dissolved
- Allow to cool
- Alternative you can use your favourite Archibald's Honey or Maple Syrup
Serving: Enjoy this delicious Spicy Cinnamon Whiskey on the rocks, with a mixer or in a array of cocktails. Don’t forget to keep your cinnamon stick for garnish!
What's included in Dante's | Spicy Cinnamon Wheat Whiskey Recipe Kit:
- Malt (Fermentables) 9.5Kg total grist
- Adjuncts: 500gm Manufacturers White Sugar and 8 Cinnamon Sticks
- Yeast: 1 x 20g packet Distillers Yeast Whisky - Still Spirits
- Aids: 20gm Habanero Vlavour™ and 1 x 130g packet Still Spirits - Turbo Clear and Still Spirits | Glucoamylase | Distillers Enzyme 12g
Optional Extras: Not included in Dante's | Spicy Cinnamon Wheat Whiskey Recipe Kit:
Equipment Required (Sold Separately):
- 30 Litre AMPI HDPE Plastic Food Grade fermenter or larger with tight fitting lid
- Senior Airlock or S-Type Airlock and Grommet for Airlock
- Long Handle Plastic Spoon
- Hydrometer
- 250mL Glass Measuring Cylinder
-
HI98103 Checker pH Tester
Distilling Aids (Sold Separately):
- Calcium Carbonate
- Citric Acid
- Still Spirits | Dark Spirits Yeast Nutrient
- FOAMSTOP™ Antifoam | Food Grade