| Whisky is loved all over the world because of | | | | Whisky Tasting is an art. If you are keen to |
| its aromas and flavors. Whisky is a natural | | | | learn whisky tasting, you need a clean |
| product and whisky making is a time-honored | | | | tulip-shaped nosing glass and a jug of |
| craft. For many people drinking whisky with | | | | bottled still water at room temperature. You |
| friends is one of life's great pleasures. | | | | should select a suitable glass for nosing and |
| | | | a tulip shaped glass tends to be best. This |
| Whisky as a drink is about pleasure as well | | | | type of glass will trap the aromas in the |
| as appreciation. There is no fine line | | | | bulbous bottom of the glass and release them |
| between whiskies designed only for pleasure | | | | through the small area at the top of the |
| and whiskies designed only for appreciation. | | | | glass. Whisky is often drunk from a crystal |
| One should drink his whisky any way he wishes | | | | tumbler. This is perfectly acceptable, and is |
| to. People drinking whisky for the first time | | | | in fact more practical for drinking, however, |
| should not take it without mixing water. | | | | the tulip shaped glass is better for nosing |
| People accustomed to drinking just beer and | | | | purposes. |
| wine don't ever encounter pain when they | | | | |
| drink their drinks because the alcohol levels | | | | You have to hold the glass up to a neutral |
| of those drinks are below the pain threshold | | | | background and have a good look at the color. |
| of the tongue. A beginner should start with | | | | Color can give an indication of age and wood |
| about half and half, whisky to water. Whisky | | | | finish of the whisky; however, one can never |
| at its perfect blend will maintain their core | | | | trust his eyes. Any assumptions made on color |
| flavor characteristics at this strength, and | | | | must be confirmed on the nose e.g. a dark |
| it doesn't hurt your mouth. | | | | rich amber colored whisky may have been a new |
| | | | drink; matured in an ex-sherry barrel or it |
| Being into a whisky distillery is a memorable | | | | may be an older whisky. |
| experience. These are the places where casks | | | | |
| and casks of whisky lay maturing. Whisky | | | | For tasting the whisky through the nose, you |
| distilleries have an intoxicating, heady | | | | have to add a splash of bottled still water |
| aroma. Once you smell the wood from the casks | | | | to your whisky. The water will reduce the |
| and all sorts of fruity compounds evaporating | | | | alcohol content, and raise the temperature |
| off the whisky into the air, you will | | | | slightly releasing more of the aromas. Ensure |
| definitely like it. I guess it's more a | | | | you nose the whisky more than once. You would |
| "bouquet" than simply an aroma, because it's | | | | first smell a rush of alcohol other |
| so complex, comprised of so many different, | | | | characteristics will follow quickly. Holding |
| complementary aromas. | | | | your mouth open slightly when nosing should |
| | | | help you take in more of the whisky's aromas. |