Not every mash bill is about bold corn sweetness or rye spice. Sometimes the goal is a spirit with no character at all. Sounds boring? Not when you realize this is the base for vodka, gin, and countless flavored spirits.
📌 The Mash Bill (10 gallons):
6 lbs Corn – Starch-heavy, ferments strong.
6 lbs Wheat – Keeps the spirit smooth and light.
2 lbs Barley Malt – Enzymes to unlock those starches and keep the ferment clean.
👅 The Flavor (or lack of it):
Run through a reflux still at high proof (190+), the result is about as neutral as it gets. No cornbread notes, no rye bite, no malt nuttiness. Just clean alcohol—smooth, crisp, and ready to proof down.
🔥 Why Neutral Matters:
Neutral spirits are the Swiss army knife of distilling. They’re the foundation for:
Vodka, pure and simple.
Gin, once you run it back through with botanicals.
Flavored shines and infusions (apple pie, peach, pepper, you name it).
Liqueurs and cordials.
⚖️ Distiller’s Tip:
If you want true neutrality, go with a reflux still or a tall packed column. A pot still will still let some grain notes slip through—great if you like “character,” but not true vodka-neutral.
🥃 Outlaw Takeaway:
This mash bill doesn’t stand on its own—it’s the clean canvas every outlaw artist needs before they start painting with botanicals, fruits, or oak. Think of it as moonshine’s invisible cousin.