Does whiskey contain barley? The definitive guide to whiskey grains
                                
                                
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                                While many spirits are made from a variety of grains, single malt Scotch whisky is, by definition, distilled from 100% malted barley. So, does whiskey contain barley? The role of this grain varies significantly depending on the specific type of whiskey.