Whisky Malt - Castle Malting
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Château Whisky Malt is crafted to add the distinctive character of peaty smoke, ideal for whisky production. This malt undergoes smoking with premium Scottish peat during kilning, delivering a unique profile that enhances whisky with deep smoky and peaty notes. Suitable for up to 100% of the grain bill in whisky, it lends a characteristic flavour reminiscent of true Scotch whisky.
- Wort Colour: 4.0 EBC
- Usage: Up to 100% of the grain bill for distinctive smoke
- Beer Styles: N/A (primarily for whisky)
Description
What is Château Whisky Malt?
Château Whisky Malt is a specialty malt, specifically designed for whisky production. Carefully smoked over Scottish peat, it delivers an authentic smoky flavour, elevating the whisky’s complexity with earthy and peaty layers.
How to Use Château Whisky Malt
This malt can be used up to 100% in the grain bill for whisky production. It excels in recipes that aim for a distinct smoky profile, often used by distillers crafting single malts or blends with a traditional Scotch whisky essence.
Flavour Profile
This malt brings forth an intense aroma and flavour of peat and smoke. The resulting whisky gains a pronounced earthy and smoky tone, with subtle nuances from the peat that add depth and richness.
Enzymatic Activity
Château Whisky Malt has a lower enzymatic activity due to its intense kilning process. As a result, it works well when blended with higher-enzyme malts to ensure complete starch conversion, especially in whisky mash bills.
Mashing
This malt’s strong flavour can handle higher temperatures in mashing. Though it lacks the robust enzymes for independent mashing, combining it with other enzyme-active malts can balance the mashing process effectively.
Combining with Other Malts
Château Whisky Malt pairs exceptionally with lighter malts, allowing its smoky notes to stand out. Blending it with a mix of pale malts enhances the smoky aroma without overpowering the whisky’s overall character.
Benefits of Château Whisky Malt
With a longer shelf life and deep smoky character, Château Whisky Malt is an ideal base for distillers looking to create complex, rich, and uniquely flavoured whisky.
Technical Specifications
- Moisture Content: Max 4.5%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 81.0%
- Wort Colour: 4.0 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: Moderate, with peat smoking
- Usage: Up to 100% of the grain bill for distinctive smoke
- Flavour Profile: Peaty, smoky, rich
- Applications: Whisky distilling
- Beer Styles: N/A (primarily for whisky)
Additional Parameters
- Total Protein: Max 11.5%
- Soluble Protein: 3.5 - 4.4%
- Kolbach Index: 35 - 45%
- Friability: Min 80%
- Saccharification: 15 minutes
- Predicted Spirit Yield (PSY): Approx. 400 l/t
- Phenols: 35 - 40 ppm
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