What type of Scotch is specifically known for being distilled at a single location with malted barley?

Single malt Scotch is defined by its production process, which involves distillation at a single distillery using only malted barley as the grain. This style of Scotch must also be distilled in pot stills and aged for a minimum of three years in oak casks. The focus on a single distillery contributes to the unique characteristics and flavor profiles that can be attributed to the specific location, water source, and methods of production used there, making each single malt Scotch distinct.

In contrast, blended grain Scotch combines malt and grain whiskies from multiple distilleries, while single grain Scotch refers to whisky made at a single distillery using grains other than malted barley. Blended Scotch combines both single malt and single grain whiskies from various distilleries, leading to a more varied flavor profile. These distinctions emphasize the uniqueness and quality that defines single malt Scotch.