blended whisky
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Definition
Noun: A blended whisky is a spirit produced by mixing together two or more distinct types of whisky, or by mixing whisky with neutral spirits. The purpose of blending is to create a consistent flavor profile and character.
Usage
The term "blended whisky" is used to describe the final commercial product. It is a specific category of whisky, distinct from single malt or single grain whiskies. - He prefers the smooth taste of a blended whisky over a single malt. - This blended whisky contains both malt and grain whiskies.
Advanced Usage
- As a product category: In many legal definitions, such as those in Scotland, Canada, or the United States, "blended whisky" has specific regulatory requirements regarding the types and proportions of spirits used.
- Scotch blended whisky must be composed of one or more single malt Scotch whiskies and one or more single grain Scotch whiskies.
Variants and Related Words
- Blended Scotch (n): A blended whisky produced in Scotland.
- Blended Scotch is the most widely exported category of Scotch whisky.
- Blender (n): A person or company that creates blended whiskies.
- Blending (n): The process of creating a blended whisky.
Synonyms
- Composite whisky: A less common synonym emphasizing the mixed composition.
- Mixed whisky: A straightforward, descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
The core meaning of "blended whisky" is the mixture itself. It does not refer to the act of blending (which is "blending") or to a person who blends (a "blender"). The definition is strictly tied to the finished alcoholic beverage.
Noun
- mixture of two or more whiskeys or of a whiskey and neutral spirits