single malt

noun

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

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One of the biggest surprise observations from that visit was that Yamazaki 12, the flagship single malt from Japan’s oldest malt distillery, wasn’t sipped neat or on the rocks like it is typically enjoyed in Japan. John Kell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The mashbill and maturation of New Riff’s single malt changes with every release (barrels are always filled at 110 proof, however), but these whiskeys have really stood out from the pack, and that remains true with the 2026 edition. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 May 2026 Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout. Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026 The expensive and sought-after aged, single malt varieties were not introduced until the 1980s. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single malt

Word History

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 22 May. 2026.

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