single malt whisky
One distillery spirit
Single malt whisky is whisky distilled at a single distillery from malted barley, using pot stills.
The term distinguishes it from blended whisky, which combines products from multiple distilleries.
Scottish and Japanese single malts are particularly prized, with regional variations producing distinct flavor profiles: a peaty Islay single malt, an eighteen-year-old single malt.
Also spelled single malt whiskey, especially for Irish and American varieties.
Quercus genus member
- caskWooden storage barrel
- barrelsCylindrical storage vessels
- bourbon barrelCharred oak aging vessel
- yearsTwelve-month spans
vintage · angel's share · warehouse · charred · refill · oxidation · mellowing · hogshead
Oral cavity ceiling
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- finishBring to completion
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
notes · complexity · mouthfeel · legs · smoothness · depth · richness · velvety
Batch distillation apparatus
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- wortPlant used as remedy
- kilningHeating in specialized oven
- cooperageBarrel-making trade
condenser · grist · distillate · copper pot · feints
Orchid pod extract
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- oakQuercus genus member
peat · smoke · spice · citrus · dried fruit · sherry · heather · nutty
oak
Quercus genus member
- caskWooden storage barrel
- barrelsCylindrical storage vessels
- bourbon barrelCharred oak aging vessel
years · vintage · angel's share · warehouse · charred · refill · oxidation · mellowing · hogshead
palate
Oral cavity ceiling
bouquet · notes · complexity · mouthfeel · legs · smoothness · depth · richness · velvety · warmth
pot still
Batch distillation apparatus
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- wortPlant used as remedy
- kilningHeating in specialized oven
cooperage · condenser · grist · distillate · copper pot · feints
vanilla
Orchid pod extract
oak · peat · smoke · spice · citrus · dried fruit · sherry · heather · nutty · floral
Highlands
Named elevated regions
loch · Scottish · terroir · provenance
smoky
Filled with combustion haze
- phenolsHydroxyl-bonded aromatic compounds
- medicinalHaving healing properties
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
seaweed · bonfire · tarry · earthy · campfire · maritime · briny · kiln · peat bog · heather
single malt whiskyblend
Combine into mixture
grain whisky · bourbon · corn whiskey · rye whiskey · Tennessee whiskey
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