UNDERDOG OF THE WHISKY WORLD

There’s a certain hierarchy in the whisky world.

For years, Single Malt Whisky has been held up as the gold standard. And to be clear, we’re not here to bash Single Malt. There are some truly exceptional Single Malt Scotch Whiskies out there, and we have plenty of respect for the craft, time and skill that goes into making them.

What we do question is the idea that Single Malt is automatically better simply because it says “Single Malt” on the bottle.

Because somewhere along the way, “Blend” became almost a taboo word in whisky circles.

What Is Blended Malt Whisky?

Let’s clear one thing up first.

Blended Malt Whisky is made by marrying two or more Single Malt Whiskies from different distilleries. No grain whisky is added.

That makes Blended Malt different from Blended Scotch Whisky, which can contain both Malt and Grain whisky.

So, when you drink a Blended Malt, you’re still drinking 100% Malt whisky. You’re simply experiencing the character of several different Single Malts brought together to create something new.

Think of it less as compromising and more as collaborating.

Great whiskies are brought together, carefully balanced and married until the final flavour profile is just right.

And that’s exactly what we love about Blended Malt.

Blended Malt vs Single Malt: What's the Difference?

The difference is actually pretty simple.

A Single Malt Whisky comes from one distillery and is made from Malt whisky.

A Blended Malt Whisky brings together Malt whiskies from two or more distilleries.

Neither definition tells you which whisky you will enjoy more.

And that’s the point.

Some whisky drinkers hear “Single Malt” and immediately assume premium, while “Blend” is sometimes associated with cheaper whisky. But the category on the bottle doesn’t tell the whole story.

What matters is what’s actually in the glass.

“Blend” Doesn't Mean Cheap

This is one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

The word “Blend” can sometimes make people think of basic or lower-quality whisky. But Blended Malt is its own category, and it gives whisky makers the opportunity to combine different Malt whiskies to create depth, balance and complexity.

In fact, you could argue that blending is where the fun really begins.

Instead of relying on the character of one distillery, a Blended Malt can bring together completely different whisky profile, creating layers of flavour that wouldn’t exist in the individual whiskies alone.

And often, you can enjoy all of that character without the price tag that comes with some Single Malt releases.

Slanj: Proudly the Whisky Underdog

Slanj whisky is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, and we’re quite happy being the underdog.

We’re not here to tell you that Single Malt is bad. We’re not here to claim that Blended Malt is automatically better.

We simply want to challenge the perception that Single Malt is the pinnacle of Scottish whisky.

Because whisky isn’t a competition.

It’s about finding a dram you enjoy.

And if someone tells us they only drink Single Malt, we’re not here to argue.

We’d just like them to try a dram of Slanj first.

You might be surprised.

Time to Give Blended Malt a Chance

Whisky should be about discovery, not rules.

So, to the whisky lovers, the Malt enthusiasts, the self-proclaimed connoisseurs…

Put the preconceptions aside.

Pour a dram.

Give Blended Malt Whisky a chance.

Because sometimes the underdog deserves a seat at the table.

Slanj Whisky. Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. Proudly the underdog.