Answer:
Single malt Scotch whisky, like The Balvenie, is made from 100% malted barley and all comes from a single distillery. Malt (or blended malt) Scotch whisky is made from 100% malted barley from more than one distillery. For more on Scotch whisky definitions you may find the Scotch Whisky Association website interesting.

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