Single malt whiskey has grown a reputation for being a higher quality spirit than blends. This has led to a misconception that they are also smoother and more flavorful. That malted barley form of whiskey, aged for years in an oak barrel, produces that classic Scottish single malt scotch.
What does malt mean in whiskey?
malted barley
Which is better single malt or Scotch?
While single malts exclusively use barley, blended whiskey can contain corn, rye and even wheat as their base. This allows a distiller to produce a blended whiskey faster, and for less money. As a result, the demand for blended whiskey is higher, despite the fact that the single malts have an obvious flavor advantage.
Is Johnnie Walker a single malt?
Johnnie Walker Black Label is one of life's true icons. A masterful blend of single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland, aged for at least 12 years. The result is a timeless classic with depth and balance of flavor.
What is the difference between malt whiskey and Scotch?
02/5The difference of grains and malts Scotch, a malt whiskey, is made in Scotland from only water and malted barley. Scotch whiskey must be aged for a minimum of three years but mostly it lies in the woods for 8 to 10 years or more which smoothens the taste of this fine dark beverage.11 Sept 2020
Is single malt whiskey the same as Scotch?
Single Malt from America and Elsewhere (“Single” refers to an individual distillery, not a single kind of malt or a single barrel of whiskey.) Single malt whiskey is produced around the world. Most of it is produced in Scotland—that's single malt scotch. To be called “scotch,” the whiskey must be produced in Scotland.14 Mar 2017