malt whiskey

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malt whiskey

A glass of malt whiskey sits on a wooden table beside a leather-bound book.

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.

malt whiskey

A glass of malt whiskey sits on a wooden table beside a leather-bound book.

Noun
  1. whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still