single-malt

[ sing-guhl-mawlt ]

/ ˈsɪŋ gəlˌmɔlt /

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adjective

(of whiskey, especially Scotch) made from unblended malt whiskey distilled at one distillery.

noun

single-malt whiskey, especially Scotch.

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Origin of single-malt

First recorded in 1985–90

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During the course of my time behind the bar I developed a passion for single malt Scotch.
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Are you one of those highfalutin tipplers who will only drink single-malt?
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