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