When whiskey is blended with other spirits, how is it classified?

The classification of whiskey that involves blending it with other spirits is known as blended whiskey. This term refers specifically to a type of whiskey that merges different types of whiskey, which may include various grain whiskeys or other spirit types, to create a product with distinct flavor profiles. The blending process allows producers to balance flavors and aromas to meet desired taste and quality standards.

In this context, single malt refers to whiskey produced from a single type of grain (usually barley) at a single distillery, and it does not involve mixing with other spirits. Bourbon whiskey is specifically defined by its grain content, primarily corn, and adheres to strict production regulations, while rye whiskey is made primarily from rye grain. Neither of these classifications pertains to the blending of whiskey with other spirits. Thus, blended whiskey is the correct term for the category in which whiskey is mixed with other types of spirits.