DistilaMax™ MW has been especially selected for its ability to ferment maltose, maltotriose and other sugars of malted barley feedstock. The strain displays a good alcohol tolerance and performs very well up to 15% v/v.
DistilaMax MW is recommended for use in the production of Whisky (Scotch Whisky type), by fermentation of wort made from malted barley. It produces a congener profile that is well-suited to malted barley whisky including increased complexity and fruity characters.