# What Is the Difference Between Single Malt and Blended Whisky? - Michael Dietsch Synced: [[2024_04_08]] 7:06 PM Last Highlighted: [[2024_04_06]] Tags: [[Explainer]] ![rw-book-cover](https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/aQ8V-c9mn2jxiA3qNhaQA8lnWCI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__drinks.seriouseats.com__images__2012__02__20120209singlemaltvsblendwhisky-deeecdf7b8b94cb38532133b093fca8b.jpg) Summary: This article explains the key differences between single malt and blended whisky, clarifying that single malt Scotch is also a type of blend. Single malt whisky comes from one distillery, while blended whisky mixes different whiskies. Whiskies are often blended to achieve consistency in flavor across batches. ## Highlights [[2024_04_06]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01httnqezj5yr37xpvsq1mwq9f) > What Is a Blended Whisky? > **Content:** A mix of barrel-aged malt and grain whiskies [[2024_04_06]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01httnqa72765gkj9wm6165my4) > What Is a Single-Malt Whisky? > **Content:** Whiskies from a single distillery. [[2024_04_06]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01httnq3bq5r602rftv11yez7c) > What Is a Single-Barrel Scotch? > **Content:** Product of a single barrel of whisky, unmixed with whisky from other sources [[2024_04_06]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01httnqwddj2gtsnddk8fc1wjm) > **Blended grain scotch whisky**: A blend of single grains from two or more distilleries. Single grains are usually known for being light and mild, but some distilleries produce exceptional grain whiskies. Compass Box's Hedonism is a fine example of a blended grain scotch. [[2024_04_06]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01httnrbv0npxdvxzf423zqd0r) > **Blended scotch whisky**: What many consumers think of when they hear the word *blend*, blended scotches comprise 90% of the scotch category in sales. A blended scotch is a mix of both malt whiskies and grain whiskies, sourced from several different distilleries. Brands include Johnnie Walker, Dewar's, Cutty Sark, J & B, and Chivas Regal.