When you consider of blended scotch whisky, your mind likely floats to the big smoky malts that characterise the blend. You most likely don't think about the grain whiskies in the bottle, which are made with a blend of cereal grains rather than solely malted barley. But those grain whiskies are a big factor why scotch whiskey has the considerable effect and is consumed largely across the world.
Scotch whisky blends are comprised of single malt whisky and grain whisky. Single malt whisky is produced using 100 percent malted barley at a single refinery in copper pots. Every refinery has its own specific characters whether it's fruity notes, rich notes or smoky notes. On the other hand, grain whisky is produced using a mix of cereal grains. The correct blend of single malt to grain whisky depends on the brand of blended whisky. Each mix is a mystery held by the ace blenders.
So next time when you take a sip of scotch whisky, don't forget to appreciate the grain in the mix. Without it, there is a good chance you would not have that whisky in your hand again.
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