Mediterranean republic discounting a type of whisky (4)
I believe the answer is:
malt
'type of whisky' is the definition.
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for malt that I've seen before include "Brewing ingredient derived from grain" , "Dried grain used for brewing and distilling" , "Whisky ingredient" , "Brewing material" , "Grain prepared for brewing or distilling" .)