single malt

noun

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

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At face value, the four-part release is ambitious, combining bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey, and American single malt. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The first expression, A Moment of Reflection, which was created by master blender Rachel Barrie, is a 14-year-old single malt that was aged in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46 percent ABV. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single malt

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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 27 Aug. 2026.

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