The Truth about Barley’s Role in Whiskey
Why the conventional wisdom about barley—and the way it’s farmed—is all wrong
Matt Hofmann is the master distiller at Westland Distillery in Seattle, which he co-founded in 2010, and the co-founder of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. He explores new approaches to whiskey-making by examining the importance of barley and Pacific Northwest terroir on the flavor profile of whiskey, and partnering with leading farmers, maltsters and academics.
Why the conventional wisdom about barley—and the way it’s farmed—is all wrong