single malt

noun

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

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The cigars pair with high-end spirits such as Macallan single malt whiskeys and Louis XIII cognac, which are suited to each guest’s tastes and delivered to the mega-suites. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 The selection includes single malt and grain whisky as well as blended and peated expressions. Mark Littler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Hanyu was founded in 1941, started making single malt whisky in 1980, and closed for good in 2000 (it was ultimately demolished four years later). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 Instead of producing single malt whiskies, Torii chose to fine-tune the tastes and flavors of his products by blending superior base whiskies for Japanese consumers. Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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