Building a whisky distillery requires more than craftsmanship—it demands precision engineering, hygienic process design, and full control across every production stage. METO offers a complete 300L–500L distillery equipment solution that integrates milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and CIP cleaning into one efficient system—ideal for small-scale commercial or craft whisky production.
1. Milling – The Foundation of Whisky Quality
Our professional dual-roller malt mill delivers highly controllable and consistent grinding performance. By achieving the ideal “crush but not pulverize” effect, it fully releases starch from malt while keeping husks largely intact. This creates a natural filtration layer in the next mashing stage, improving extraction efficiency and preventing lautering blockages. The milled malt is then mixed with water and transferred to the mash tun.
2. Mashing – Converting Starch into Fermentable Sugars
Whisky mashing typically follows a single-step process at 65–68°C. This temperature range efficiently converts starch into fermentable sugars, producing a clear and stable wort. The wort serves as a high-quality “nutrient base” for yeast activity during fermentation—playing a decisive role in both the whisky’s yield and its foundational flavor.
3. Fermentation – Controlled Environment for Flavor Development
METO’s standard fermentation system features food-grade stainless steel fermenters with integrated temperature control. A clean and stable fermentation environment is critical for preventing bacterial contamination and ensuring consistent mash quality.
The system allows brewers to flexibly set fermentation durations between 48 and 120 hours, enabling the exploration of diverse flavor profiles—from light, fruity esters to rich, yeasty complexity. An automatic antifoam dosing function helps manage high-foam periods and prevents overflow.
4. Cooling – Reliable Temperature Management
An integrated refrigeration unit provides precise temperature regulation throughout the production process. It maintains optimal yeast performance during fermentation, ensuring a pure and balanced wash. Additionally, the chiller supports efficient vapor condensation during distillation, rapidly capturing volatile aromatic compounds to preserve the whisky’s delicate character.
5. CIP Cleaning – Automated Sanitation for Consistency
Every METO distillery equipment system comes standard with a fully automated Clean-in-Place (CIP) unit. This system automatically performs cyclic rinsing, caustic washing, acid cleaning, and final sterilization across all major vessels—including mash tuns and fermenters. The result is consistent product quality, zero flavor cross-contamination, and greatly reduced manual labor.
6. Distillation – The Heart of Whisky Production
Primary Distillation (Wash Still)
In the first distillation, the fermented wash is gently heated in the wash still. This separates solid residues and concentrates the alcohol to around 20–30% ABV, yielding a low wine that’s ready for further purification.
Spirit Distillation (Spirit Still)
The second distillation refines the low wine through precise “cutting” of the heads and tails. By removing methanol, fusel oils, and other unwanted compounds, only the pure, flavor-rich middle cut—the “heart”—is collected. This step determines the ultimate quality ceiling of your whisky.
Spirit Collection & Maturation
The purified spirit, typically 60–70% ABV, is collected in a holding tank before aging. It already displays a defined aroma structure and smooth body, setting the stage for maturation.
During oak barrel aging, the spirit slowly interacts with the wood—absorbing color, tannins, and complex flavor compounds—eventually transforming into a rich, mature whisky with depth and character.
A Turnkey Distillery Equipment Solution by METO
METO’s 300L–500L distillery equipment line represents a complete, modular solution for small-batch whisky producers who demand precision, hygiene, and efficiency. From milling to maturation, every detail is engineered to help distillers create whisky that stands out in both purity and flavor complexity.
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