The product of a single distillery, made from a grain content of 100% malted barley, and aged in wood no less than three years.
 Through the mixing of single malts and the addition of grain alcohol, the more well known brands of blended whisky are produced- Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal, J & B, and the like.
Arguably, Scotland produces most of the world’s finest Single Malt Whisky. A myriad of taste variations found in these malts is due to the range of geographic and climactic conditions that influence each of the many distilleries in Scotland.
The distillation process involves three ingredients: water, malted barley, and yeast. First, a raw beer (wash) is made. This is then distilled, usually twice, in copper pots stills to condense the alcohol down to roughly 65%. The size and shape of the still, the water used, the type of barley, and the wood in which the malt will sleep are the four most important factors that each distillery holds dear as their particular tradition of whisky making.
The major whisky-making regions in Scotland:
| Lowland |
Soft, light, and dry malts with little or no peat influence. Only two distilleries remain in production. |
| Highland |
From firm and dry to rich and creamy. Some coastal influence. This is by far the largest and most nuanced region in Scotland with the most distilleries—includes Speyside. |
| Campbeltown |
Salt-sweet and briny, generally rare malts. This region is small and remote, but steeped in fantastic malt whisky-making traditions. |
| Island |
Heavily influenced by the ocean, these malts are salty and often very peaty. Islay (eeye-la), the major whisky-producing island with nine working distilleries, is famous for a robust peat and iodine style. Ever smelled seaweed? |
Regular Strength vs.Cask Strength:
| Regular Strength |
Bottled after the addition of water in order to standardize the proof. Usually 40-50% ABV. |
| Cask Strength |
Bottled without the addition of water and range from
over 50% to 70% ABV and above.
It is recommended that you add spring water to these malts, as the high alcohol content will negatively affect your palate. |
Pints Pub has the largest selection of single malt whisky available in the United States with over 120 distilleries represented and over 260 expressions. We are continually expanding our collection as resources permit, and hope your old favorite or soon to be new favorite is included herein.
Single Malt Sampler
Tour Scotland without leaving your seat!
Four fine malts representing a range of characteristics:
Island |
Bowmore
12 yr |
Highland |
Aberlour
10 yr |
Campbeltown |
Springbank 10 yr |
Lowland |
Auchentoshan 10yr |
An Education |
$15. |
We Recommend
Don’t hesitate to ask our friendly staff of whisky-lovers for assistance with a selection tailored to your palate.
Some of our favorite recommendations:
| |
Beginner |
More advanced palate |
| Lowland |
Glenkinchie 10 yr |
Auchentoshan Three Wood |
| Highland |
Balvenie Doublewood |
Balvenie Single Barrel |
| Edradour 10yr |
Longmorn 15yr |
| Glenfarclas 12yr |
Glenfarclas 17yr |
| Benriach 10yr |
Imperial NCF |
| Glen Garioch 10yr |
Glen Garioch 15yr |
| Campbeltown |
Springbank 10yr |
Springbank 15yr |
| Island |
Highland Park 12yr |
Highland Park 18yr |
| Bruichladdich 10yr |
Bruichladdich 15yr |
| Lagavulin 16yr |
Laphroaig 15yr |
| Ardbeg 10 yr |
Ardbeg Uigdale |
A view of Pint's Pub collection of Single Malt Whisky |
