Production - Malting Flashcards
1
Q
Distilleries with their own floor maltings
A
Kilchoman
Laphroaig
Bowmore
Springbank
Highland Park (25%)
The Balvenie
2
Q
What is an SGK vessel? When were SGK vessels invented?
A
3
Q
What is a Saladin Box? What distilleries still use one?
A
A large rectangular container fitted with mechanical rakes where barley is spread to germinate.
4
Q
What is a drum malting system?
A
It is a rotating drum, where soaked barley is placed during the germination process. The drum keeps it aeratated, preventing clumping and maintaining even growth.
5
Q
Who uses drum malting systems?
A
Glen Ord
Port Ellen Maltings
Industrial Malsters - Simpsons, Bairds, Muntons **fact check this
