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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