single-malt

[ sing-guhl-mawlt ]

adjective

1. (of whiskey, especially Scotch) made from unblended malt whiskey distilled at one distillery.

noun

1. single-malt whiskey, especially Scotch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of single-malt¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The company recently partnered with Oakley to create a one-of-a-kind single malt Scotch flask.

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During the course of my time behind the bar I developed a passion for single malt Scotch.

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To produce deliciously smooth drams of single malt, the region has refined the ancient art of distillation.

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At this point, Culkin breaks out a bottle of his favorite stuff—the 16-year-old Lagavulin single malt Scotch.

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Are you one of those highfalutin tipplers who will only drink single-malt?

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