The Great Debate:
Single Malt vs. Blended
Many people get confused and the difference between
single malt and blended scotch. The blended variety consists of approximately
fifty different grains, and single malts, sent from many different producers.
The term single malt refers to one single distiller, and therefore what is
produced, is indeed not the product of blending.
They say that every 50 years is the leveling out point
on scotch, as it will no longer get better with age. Prior to that point it is like wine and will
continue to produce a better taste. The differences in many of the distillers
of fine scotch in Scotland can be very noticeable, as the geography lends to
different techniques.
Each region of the Scottish territory yields a different
product due to varying methods of development. Many methods can be employed,
right down to the grains and water used. Some distilling companies even use
certain peat mosses on the grains for added flavor.
One would assume you must try them all, to consider
yourself a true aficionado.
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