single malt

noun

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

Examples of single malt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Produced by Talisker on the Isle of Skye, this 33 year single malt is the only experimental whisky in the 2026 Rare Series. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Seattle’s Westland Distillery is one of the most prominent names in the world of American single malt. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 June 2026

Try punchy Cashel Blue and mountain-style Shepherd’s Store at family-run Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers, followed by peaty single malt whiskies at Tipperary Boutique Distillery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for single malt

• shalt