Irish Distilling Malt 55 LB (1.8L)

Elevate your whiskey-making process with the Irish Distilling Malt 55 LB (1.8L), a product born from MCI's expertise in malting and Ireland's rich agricultural heritage. This premium malt is carefully crafted from a blend of large, full grains and MCI's state-of-the-art malting techniques, ensuring a high-quality, high-extract malt that delivers exceptional fermentability. Whether you're producing a classic Irish whiskey or a unique craft spirit, MCI's Irish Distilling Malt serves as the backbone for many world-renowned Irish whiskeys and is a top choice for leading distilleries globally.

Key Features:

Moisture Content: Max 4.5% – ensuring a dry, stable malt for consistent brewing performance.
Extract: Minimum 82.0% – delivering a high yield of fermentable sugars for excellent fermentation efficiency.
Total Protein: 8.5-10% – providing the right balance of amino acids and nitrogen for optimal yeast activity.
Color: 1.8°L – a clean and crisp base that offers an ideal canvas for your whiskey’s flavor profile.
Fermentability: 87.5% – superior fermentability for high-alcohol yields.

Flavor & Character: This distilling malt is known for its clean, crisp taste, with a smooth finish that forms the perfect foundation for Irish whiskey. Its quality ensures a consistent and reliable fermentation, creating spirits with depth and complexity.

Typical Analysis:

Moisture: 4.9%
Extract (Fine Grind): 82.3%
Total Nitrogen: 1.47%
Total Protein: 9.2%
Wort Color: 2.5°EBC, 1.5° Lovibond
Wort pH: 5.92
Friability: 90.6%
Predicted Spirit Yield (PSY): 415 LPA
Grading >2.5 mm: 97.9%

MCI's Irish Distilling Malt is sourced from the finest barley grown in Ireland, exclusively supplied by Tirlan and Dairygold Co-Ops, along with over 600 registered Irish growers. All malts are fully traceable and crafted at MCI’s malting plant in Cork, ensuring quality and consistency with every batch.

Whether you're a seasoned distiller or an artisan whiskey maker, this malt is the perfect ingredient for crafting distinctive, high-quality Irish spirits. Trust MCI’s Irish Distilling Malt to bring your distilling vision to life, with unrivaled quality and taste that’s recognized worldwide.