{"id":7886,"date":"2023-12-27T18:18:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T18:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestigehampers.co.uk\/?p=7886"},"modified":"2023-12-22T18:34:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T18:34:59","slug":"whisky-facts-single-vs-double-malt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/hamper-diaries\/whisky-facts-single-vs-double-malt\/","title":{"rendered":"Whisky facts \u2013 single vs double malt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">When looking for the perfect whisky gift, you are sure to find several impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/prestige-wine-cellar?top_nav\">whisky hampers<\/a> and gifts. When comparing them, you&#8217;ll have to look a little beyond the price. A better quality bottle of whisky usually means it will cost a little more, but it&#8217;s worth it. The most important of all whisky facts to learn is the difference between single malt, double malt and VAT whisky. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">Single <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">Single malt or Scotch whisky comes from a distillery. These bottles tend to be more expensive and are usually associated with high-quality names. Even more specialized are single cask single malt whisky bottles that come from a single cask, hence the name. This means that the flavour of the whisky will be quite limited and this is why distilleries sometimes mix different batches and barrels. It helps them achieve consistency in terms of flavour and this is one of the most important of all whisky facts to keep in mind. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">Vatted<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">These types of whisky are made up of a blend of whisky from multiple distilleries (at least two). This method is used to obtain a consistent product in terms of flavour, which is not always the case when dealing with single malt bottles. They are also usually less expensive than single malts. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">Double <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">A double malt whisky is a single malt Scotch whisky that has been blended in only two distilleries and no others. They usually describe in detail which distilleries they used and why they chose these two in particular. This will help you put your knowledge of whisky facts and top distilleries to good use when choosing a bottle. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">When you buy a bottle of whisky or a basket of whisky for someone, you may already know what kind of whisky they like to drink at home. This will give you an idea of \u200b\u200byour personal preferences. If you have doubts and are not sure what type of whisky they will enjoy the most, you should look for a high-end name that is also well-known. Famous and high-end whisky is always a magnificent and refined gift. Even if the recipient usually buys a cheaper bottle and they are not familiar with the whisky facts mentioned above, giving a gift should be a pleasure, so it&#8217;s a good idea to look for something a little more special.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When looking for the perfect whisky gift, you are sure to find several impressive whisky hampers and gifts. When comparing them, you&#8217;ll have to look a little beyond the price. A better quality bottle of whisky usually means it will cost a little more, but it&#8217;s worth it. 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