Drinks and alcohol are popular worldwide, with whiskey being one of the most well-known spirits. Whiskey is made from grains, which are typically barley, corn, or rye, and distilled to produce a spirit. The size of a dram varies slightly depending on the region and producer, but it’s equivalent to approximately 1.6 fluid ounces or about 47.3 milliliters.
The number of grains used to produce one dram can vary depending on the type of whiskey being produced. For example, single malt whiskey typically uses around 5-6 pounds of barley per gallon, while blended whiskey may use up to 10 pounds of grains per gallon. To calculate how many grains are in a dram, you need to know the number of grains used to produce a gallon of whiskey and then divide that by the size of the dram.
Therefore, to make a batch of homemade whiskey using 5 pounds of barley per gallon, you would need around 68-82 grains to produce a dram if you used 128 fluid ounces (or about 750 milliliters) of water to create one gallon.
It’s important to note that grains are the primary source of energy for distilleries and come in various types, with barley being the most common. Other grains like corn and rye can also be used, but the taste and flavor of the resulting whiskey may differ slightly depending on the type of grain used.
