Summary: Malt is cereal grain steeped in water, allowed to germinate, dried in a kiln, then milled into coarse grist.
Reference: English Whisky Product Specification (opens in a new tab)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: PDF pages 5–6, Stage 1: Malting
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