Which Distillers Malt should I use?

Maris Otter Distillers Malt

First introduced in 1965, Maris Otter’s smaller grain size will produce a slightly lower spirit yield compared to modern varieties. But it’s distinct flavour profile adds another dimension to the spirit.

Plumage Archer Distillers Malt

Bred at Warminster in 1905, this is the grandparent of most modern barley varieties, with a distilling track record honed in the first half of the 20th century. The most empirical heritage variety, with its own distinct flavour profile.

Laureate Distillers Malt

A thoroughly modern Spring barley variety, bred for the Distilling market, with a notable spirit yield. This is the best commercial choice where ‘the water’ and ‘the wood’ garner the story.

Rye Distillers Malt

Our Rye malt is all grown under an Organic farming regime. It delivers a nutty/spicy flavour compared to barley malt, and adds a reddish hue to the spirit. In our opinion, an underrated whisky!

Black Malt

Distillers are experimenting with ‘roasted malts’ as an alternative to ‘peated malts’, the availability of which is now under serious threat. Our Black Malt, at no more than 5% of the grain bill, could deliver an astringent smoky flavour to the spirit, very similar to peat. But we do recommend open declaration. It is, after all, about saving the planet!