Our Professional Bourbon Whisky Yeast is a high-performing strain specifically crafted for producing authentic American whiskey, making it the natural choice for top bourbon distillers and other U.S. whiskey producers.This premium Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain delivers a very good and delicate profile of congeners, creating an elegant, well-rounded spirit with subtle fruity esters, malty sweetness, and refined complexity that perfectly complements barrel aging in oak. It excels at enhancing the rich, caramelized notes from corn-heavy mashes while adding gentle vanilla, toffee, and balanced fruit undertones—capturing that signature Kentucky bourbon character.Versatile and reliable, it performs exceptionally well with all kinds of grains or blends, including corn, rye, barley, wheat, or mixed mashes—ideal for bourbon, rye whiskey, American whiskey, or any grain-forward spirit destined for barrel maturation.
Key specifications:
- Dosage: 50-80 g/hL for optimal results
- Fermentation temperature: 20-32°C (68-89.6°F) — wide range for consistent performance
- High alcohol tolerance and excellent attenuation to maximize yield and flavor development
- Produces clean, flavorful new-make spirit that ages beautifully into smooth, sophisticated whiskey
