Malty
(adjective)
Having a strong taste or aroma of malt, as in beer or whisky.
Origin:
Derived from the word "malt" which refers to a grain that is germinated and then dried in order to be used in brewing and distilling.
Examples:
- The malty aroma of the beer made me want to take a sip.
- The malty flavor of the scotch was intense and robust.
- I could taste the malty sweetness in the bread.
- The malty notes in the coffee were subtle but present.
- The malty character of the whiskey was well balanced with the oak.