While fruit vinegars are the most common in the United States and large parts of Continental Europe and rice vinegar dominates the vinegar market in most of Asia, malt vinegars are the most popular in England.

Though malt vinegar can be use for all kinds of general cooking purposes, it is the crown and glory of those famous English fish and chips.   Mr. Salt, the originator of the H. Salt Esquire Fish and Chips fast food chain, once told me that the secret of his success was finding the perfect malt vinegar.
But certainly this fine vinegar can be used for more things than fish and chips.  Try pickling fish or vegetables in it.  Try substituting it in some recipes calling for apple cider vinegar.  You will find it has a richness and character unique to itself.

Malt vinegar can be made a number of ways. One way is by malting the grain which causes the starch in the grain to turn to sugar. This sugar is then turned into a beer, or more accurately ale.  This alcohol is then turned into vinegar.  It is then aged.
 

Made in:  England
Made from:   Malted grain
Percent Acetic acid:  5%
Special note: Often difficult to find outside of Canada and England.

Presentation 4/5
It has simple artwork with colors which accent the color of the product.
Appearance   9/10
Though it is dark when viewed through its bottle, it glistens golden like a fine whiskey when viewed through the vinegar tasting glass.
Aroma / Bouquet 23/25
Clean, slightly fruity aroma.  The acid component is mild and pleasant.
Taste 23/25
Though it is grain vinegar and the subtleties of roasted grain is pronounced, it has lemon undertones. It has a nice body.
Body/bite   19/20
Very smooth.  The sour component is strong but soft. This vinegar can  be drank straight if done in sips.
After taste   13/15
Acetones were very slightly detectable.
Total 91/100
Comment:  Very nice alternative for pickling if the brown color is not objectionable.