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malt whisky

American

noun

whisky, as Scotch, made entirely from malted barley.

malt whisky British

noun

whisky made from malted barley

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A blend of Scottish malt whisky and younger American single malt.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2019

Blended Scotch combines malt whisky, either a single malt or many, with grain whisky.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2018

I wish I had a Castle Lager to toast him as I know it'll be on the front of his jersey, but a fine single unique malt whisky will serve as the perfect toast.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2017

There's only one place that could call itself the malt whisky valley, and that's Speyside.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2013

Like a well brewed ale, or a good malt whisky, a finely crafted escapist fantasy can be a thing of joy and beauty.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2011

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