Muntons launches Ultra Heavily Peated Malt for distillers

Muntons has expanded its distilling malt portfolio with the launch of Ultra Heavily Peated Malt, opening up new possibilities for distillers to create distinctive peated spirits.

Developed for distillers seeking exceptionally high levels of smoke character, the Ultra Heavily Peated Malt delivers phenol levels of at least 90 parts per million (ppm), enabling the production of intensely peaty whiskies and spirits while maintaining the quality and consistency expected from Muntons’ distilling malt range.

Muntons’ latest innovation, which has been unveiled today, Tuesday 10th November 2026 at BrauBeviale 2026, delivers an intense smoke aroma profile and is underpinned by the earthy, phenolic and medicinal characteristics associated with mainland peat. It is particularly well suited to distillers looking to create bold peated expressions or add greater smoke intensity to existing whisky portfolios.

David Hannah, Head of Distilling Malt Sales at Muntons, said: "As a supplier to distillers around the world, we’re always looking at how we can help customers achieve the flavour profiles they’re aiming for while maintaining the consistency and quality they need.

“Our Ultra Heavily Peated Malt has been developed for distillers seeking exceptional levels of smoke character and opens up new opportunities for product development, experimentation and innovation. Whether creating intensely peated single malts, limited editions or adding greater depth and complexity to existing whisky portfolios, it gives producers access to phenol levels of at least 90ppm and is backed by the technical expertise, quality and support that Muntons is known for.”

Muntons’ Ultra Heavily Peated Malt was developed following a programme of continuous improvement at the firm’s dedicated peating facility, Tithe Top in Yorkshire.

By focusing on operational optimisation, enhanced airflow management, improved process control and data-driven decision making, Muntons has been able to achieve consistently high levels of peat character while using 38% less peat per tonne of peated malt produced. This reduction supports the company’s commitment to responsible environmental stewardship.

Muntons can produce up to 25,000 tonnes of peated malt annually at Tithe Top, using green malt from its Flamborough Maltings in Bridlington, also in Yorkshire. Distilling customers can choose between Lightly, Medium and Heavily Peated malts, alongside the new Ultra Heavily Peated Malt. This broad portfolio enables producers to achieve a wide range of flavour profiles, from subtle smoky notes to intensely phenolic spirit character. Supporting distilleries of all sizes, Muntons’ peated malts are available as wholegrain or crushed malt in 25kg sacks, one-tonne tote bags and as bulk deliveries.

Visitors to BrauBeviale 2026 can learn more about Ultra Heavily Peated Malt and the wider Muntons distilling malt portfolio at Hall 12, Stand 432.