single-malt

One-distillery Scottish spirit

Single-malt describes whisky made entirely from malted barley at a single distillery.

The term distinguishes these whiskies from blends, which combine products from multiple distilleries.

Single-malt is most associated with Scotch whisky, though other countries produce single-malts: a twelve-year single-malt from Islay, Japanese single-malt has gained international acclaim.

production

distillery

Alcohol manufacturing plant

mash · fermentation · cask · maturation · cooperage · peat · kiln · wort · feints · angel's share

tasting

nosing

Investigating with curiosity

  • palateOral cavity ceiling
  • finishBring to completion
  • dramSmall measure, liquid or weight

neat · legs · mouthfeel · smoky · peaty · sherried · fruity · maritime · briny · heather

regions

Highland

Scottish upland region

Highland Park · Japanese

culture

connoisseur

Expert in matters of taste

tour · gift · investment · bottle · decanter · limited edition · vintage · auction · cellar · appreciation

Opposites
whisky production method

single-maltblend

Combine into mixture

grain whisky · bourbon · Canadian whisky

exclusivity and purity

single-maltblend

Combine into mixture

house blend · composite · mixture · mixed · hybrid

Family

single, singly, singles, singled, singling, singleton, singular, singularity, singularly

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG