Spirits
Single-Malt Scotch Whisky
- Spirit
- 45% ABV
- 4 drinks
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- ✓You enjoy rich, complex spirits with oak, vanilla or smoky character.
- ✓There are 4 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
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- ✗You prefer light, neutral or sweet spirits.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Single-Malt Scotch Whisky?
Single-Malt Scotch Whisky is mapped to the Scotch Whisky reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Single-Malt Scotch Whisky taste like?
malt, oak, smoke, honey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Single-Malt Scotch Whisky profile
Best used for: old fashioneds, whiskey sours, manhattans, sours
- High-strength spirit (45% ABV)
malt, oak, smoke, honey, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use single-malt scotch whisky
Alternatives to try
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Popular drinks with Single-Malt Scotch Whisky
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 75
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 250 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Single-Malt Scotch Whisky — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Single-Malt Scotch Whisky?
- There are 4 cocktail recipes featuring Single-Malt Scotch Whisky in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Single-Malt Scotch Whisky?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Single-Malt Scotch Whisky include Easter Elchies, The Debonair. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Single-Malt Scotch Whisky?
- Single-Malt Scotch Whisky has an ABV of approximately 45%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Single-Malt Scotch Whisky with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Single-Malt Scotch Whisky sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Single-Malt Scotch Whisky, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.