Barley or Grain

[DillyT]

Okay a question for you all..

Why is a single malt made with Barley worth more then a single Grain?

I am talking about whisky made in the UK mainly but Ireland could be included in this as well.

Also is there any really good grain whisky's out there that are worth a try?

[Jimny14]

Hhmmmm, marketing, tradition, personal taste. Maybe barley makes a more palatable drink quicker than other grains? I'm sure someone else will be along soon to give a more educated answer.

[webdunk]

[DillyT]

Thanks Webdunk for the list of things to try I will keep an eye out when I am out shopping in shops I should be keeping out of

I managed to get a bottle of the 50 year old DL XOP Black series North of Scotland to be one of the bottles I am going to open on the week of my 50th which I am looking forward too

[Kray]

The simple answer is whisky produced using distilled malted barley offers more flavour than cheaper grain whisky but with a good choice of cask to mature grain whisky for an extended period it can be every bit as enjoyable as a single malt whisky.

[Scotchnthings]

Single malt is barley only and considered the premium product, grain whisky only came about to make whisky cheaper. It was generally blended with malt whisky to create Blended whiskies. Doesn't mean there isn't good single grain out there, and they our quite a bit cheaper as well.