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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
At the 2025 International Wine & Spirits Competition, two single malt Scotch whiskies—one under 20 years old, the other aged over two decades—rose above Scotland’s best to claim the coveted Single Malt Scotch Whisky Trophies. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Recently, the team was one of the early distilleries to jump at the opportunity to create an American single malt whiskey after federal regulation guidelines went into effect that regulate the specifics of how it can be produced. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025 Most of the whisky made at the distillery is aged in sherry casks, but this new single malt was aged mostly in bourbon barrels along with a small amount that spent time in virgin oak. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2025 Some examples of the classics include: Rusty Nail: made with single malt scotch, rye, honey liqueur, peach, sesame paste and oregano. Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for single malt

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of single malt was in 1968

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Single malt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20malt. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!