single malt

noun

: whiskey that is made at one distillery and is not blended with other whiskeys

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The Glenlivet, which is owned by French drinks company Pernod Ricard, is one of the most popular single malt brands in the world, often neck and neck with Glenfiddich in terms of sales. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025 In 2023, super-premium single malt volumes grew 143%, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States despite tough times in the industry as Scotch sales face a U.K. tax hike and tariffs abroad, according to the Scotch Whisky Association. Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Carefully float the single malt scotch over the cocktail and garnish with a lemon twist. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 Here is what the judges had to say about it: A single malt Scotch with tropical notes on the nose and a balanced palate of raisins, orange peel, and walnut, finishing with oak richness. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for single malt 

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of single malt was in 1968

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“Single malt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20malt. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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