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Single malt whisky is a type of whisky that is made from 100% malted barley, and is produced at a single distillery. It is known for its depth of flavour and complexity, and can vary widely in character depending on the distillery and the barrel aging. One of the key characteristics of single malt whisky is that it is aged in oak barrels for at least three years. This aging process helps to give the whisky its distinctive flavours and aromas, as the oak imparts flavours of vanilla, caramel, and oak to the spirit. Single malt whisky can be aged for much longer than three years, and longer aging times can result in even more complex and nuanced flavours. *image from  dude4food.blogspot.ca Single malt whisky is produced at a single distillery, which means that all of the whisky in a bottle of single malt comes from the same place. This can be contrasted with blended whisky, which is made by combining single malt whiskies from multiple distilleries with grain whiskies. S...

Welcome to the world of whisky! With so many types and styles to choose from, it can be overwhelming to try to navigate the world of whisky. To help you get started, here is an overview of some of the different types of whisky available, along with their distinctive characteristics and production processes. Single malt whisky is made from 100% malted barley, and is produced at a single distillery. It is typically aged in oak barrels for at least three years, and may be aged for much longer. Single malt whisky is known for its depth of flavour and complexity, and can vary widely in character depending on the distillery and the barrel aging. Some popular single malt whiskies include Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, and Macallan. Blended whisky , on the other hand, is made by combining single malt whiskies with grain whiskies. Grain whiskies are made from grains other than barley, such as corn, wheat, or rye. Blended whiskies are typically smoother and more approachable than single malts, and are...