Whisky Forum - Single grain whisky

DevonMark · Single Malt Member Joined: 23 Dec 2014 Posts: 25

So, I didn't realise that you could buy single grain whisky, I thought it was always just used as a component of blended whisky.

Has anyone on here tried one?

Found this page listing grain scotch whiskys on The Whisky Exchange.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/C-310.aspx

Are any worth buying?

How does that taste differ from a malt whisky?

Quaich1 · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 12:27 pm Post subject:

Some folks rave about single grain Scotch whisky and single grain whisky in general. Here in Canada, for example, Canadian Club Chairman's Select 100% Rye Whisky is spectacular.
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Kray · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:34 pm Post subject:

Single grain whisky has long been available from independent bottlers but recently some of the big players have tried to get in on the act with William Grants releasing a range of single grain whisky from their Girvan distillery and more recently Diageo teaming up with David Beckam to release the Haig Club single grain whisky.

Young grain whisky IMO lacks character and flavour but with a good bit of time in well selected casks it can be very good. If you are looking to try some look out for older independent bottlings which can often be found at a good price.

DevonMark · Single Malt Member Joined: 23 Dec 2014 Posts: 25

So does it have any particular general taste characteristics that distinguish it from single malt, or is it entirely down to the specific whisky in question?

Carson · Master Of Malts Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 468

ralfy legend · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:45 pm Post subject:

Cameron brig made near me and ive only seen it once in a corner shop the supermarkets dont want to know,

sorren · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:16 pm Post subject:

Carson Sumed it up pretty well, there are some really really good single grain whiskys out there, I've only had indie bottles but they were impressive, the older the better usually, I had a 27 girvan not too long ago which was really stand out stuff, you really should try it if you get the chance

Alastair · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:21 pm Post subject:

I would say the constant characteristic found in many single grain whiskies is a creamy toffee note but as said above the style is probaly more to do with the casks the whisky matures in.

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps is easy to drink and a good example of single grain whisky.