Single Grain Scotch Whisky

Single Grain Scotch Whisky is a type of whisky made in a single distillery.

Single Grain Scotch Whisky is arguably the rarest type of Scotch Whisky on the market today. Currently there are eight different brands of Single Grain Scotch Whisky on the market. Although there are only seven distilleries operating in Scotland as of 2006.

By law, Single Grain Scotch Whisky has to be made in one distillery, although there are no regulations as to how many or what types of grains are used. Typically wheat, corn or unmalted barley is used in the production of Single Grain Scotch Whisky. The choice of ingredients in Single Grain Scotch Whisky necessitates the use of a Coffey Still. The rarity of the still and different skill set required for its operation lend themselves to being some of the reasons that Single Grain Scotch Whisky is not more widely produced.

Currently on the market it is relatively easy to attain a number of examples Single Grain Scotch Whisky. Most common amongst these is Black Barrel, Cameron Brig, Carsebridge, Dumbarton, Invergordon, loch Lomond, North British, Port Dundas and Starthclyde distillery Single Grain Scotch Whisky.