If you're interested in learning about the process of whiskey production on a commercial or legal scale, I can provide some general information. However, I strongly recommend that you comply with all local laws and regulations regarding alcohol production and distribution.
Whiskey production typically involves several steps, including malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, aging, and bottling. Here's a brief overview of the process:
Malting: Barley is soaked in water, allowed to germinate, and then dried in a kiln. This process activates enzymes that convert starches into fermentable sugars.
Mashing: The malted barley is ground into a coarse powder (grist) and mixed with hot water in a vessel called a mash tun. Enzymes in the malt convert the starches into sugars, creating a sweet liquid known as wort.
Fermentation: The wort is transferred to a fermentation vessel, typically a large tank, where yeast is added. The yeast consumes the sugars in the wort and converts them into alcohol, producing a liquid called wash.
Distillation: The wash is distilled in a still to separate the alcohol from other impurities. Distillation typically involves two runs: the first in a wash still, which produces a liquid called low wines, and the second in a spirit still, which produces the final whiskey.
Aging: The distilled spirit, known as new make spirit or white dog, is placed in wooden barrels (usually oak) for maturation. Whiskey must be aged for a specific period to develop its desired flavors and characteristics.
Bottling: Once the whiskey has matured, it is filtered, diluted to the desired proof, and then bottled for sale.
Again, I must emphasize the importance of following all applicable laws and regulations. Producing whiskey or any other alcoholic beverage without the proper permits and licenses is illegal in many places and can have serious legal consequences.