single malt

noun

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

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With contemporaries like Westland, Westward, and Triple Eight (to name just a few), Stranahan’s was part of a wave of producers that greatly raised the profile of American single malt. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 For many years, single malt scotch has been the most popular whiskey category at auction, with ultra-aged bottlings from distilleries like the Macallan and Bowmore consistently making appearances. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 Wise beyond his years, Finch was the most sophisticated of the four American Pie friends, charming Stifler’s Mom with his knowledge of single malt scotch. — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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