whiskey HOW DO YOU
TASTE A WHISKY?
The Process
The Glass:
Take a Heavy base, rounded bottom, thin neck glass.
Prepare:
Pour 15ml of whisky, add a few drops of water.
Twirl:
Cover your glass, twirl for 5 seconds, let it rest for 10 seconds.
Smell:
Take shallow breath, notice the different aromas.
Sip:
Sip a small amount, let it rest on your tongue.
Swirl:
Move the whisky around your tongue and mouth.
Reflect:
Observe different tastes in different parts of the mouth.
Swallow:
Swallow gently and observe the finish.
Repeat:
Redo the process to notice more subtle flavor.
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