malt whiskey
Definition
Noun: A type of whiskey distilled in Scotland, specifically one made from malted barley using a pot still. It is known for its distinctive, often smoky and complex flavor profile.
Usage
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- As an object:
- With determiners:
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Single malt whiskey": Refers to whiskey from a single distillery, made from malted barley.
- For his birthday, he received a bottle of rare 25-year-old single malt whiskey.
- "Scotch malt whiskey": Specifies the whiskey's origin as Scotland.
- Scotch malt whiskey must be aged in oak casks for at least three years.
Variants and Related Words
- Malt whisky: The standard spelling used in Scotland and the UK. (Note: "whiskey" is the common spelling in Ireland and the US).
- Single malt: A common shortened form referring to single malt whiskey/whisky.
Synonyms
- Scotch whisky: A broader term for whisky from Scotland, which can include blends.
- Malt Scotch: Another term emphasizing the malted barley content and Scottish origin.
Notes on Meaning
The term malt whiskey specifically denotes the production method (from malted barley in a pot still) and is strongly associated with Scotland. It is distinct from blended whiskey, which mixes grain whiskey with malt whiskey, and from other whiskey types like bourbon or rye.
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whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
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