White Olotillo

White Olotillo (Olotillo Blanco) is an heirloom white corn variety grown in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. It is admired for its adaptability and its light starch profile. For distillers and brewers, it offers a gentle corn signature without an aggressive edge.

Flavor & Fermentation Profile

• Light to moderate starch density that aids conversion and reduces harsh byproducts.
  Clean, soft fermentable backbone with subtle corn sweetness and low grassy or vegetal tones.

• Genetic variation is common, offering slight kernel texture or hardness differences that lend complexity in mash blends.

• Reliable gelatinization performance when milled and mashed under controlled conditions.

Use Cases & Suggestions

• Perfect as a base corn in whiskey mash bills when you want a gentle corn voice that does not overpower oak or malt.

• Blend with firmer corns (dent, flint) to increase structure or body while keeping smooth flavor.

• Use as an adjunct in beer mashes to support body and soften sharper malt or hop edges, especially in lighter styles.

• Suitable for trial or signature batches where flavor subtlety and origin story are important to your branding.

Flavor Expectations in Final Product
You’ll detect a clean corn aroma with light cream or grain sweetness. On the palate, White Olotillo adds a soft, rounded body and modest mid-palate lift rather than sharp corn dominance. Over age, it will mellow into gentle cereal, vanilla, or warmed grain tones that integrate easily with barrel, malt, or yeast complexity.

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