5/28/2023 0 Comments Sip whiskey reviews![]() Some whiskies taste completely different to the way they smell, they might surprise you! It might take a couple of sips for your palate to adjust and detect different nuances. It might be as broad as a whiff of floral notes, or as specific as chocolate digestive biscuits or a sherbet lemon sweet. Take a small sip, swirl it around your mouth before swallowing and consider what your tastebuds can pick up. Using a flavour wheel can be really helpful in helping you identify the different aromas. if it's a peaty whisky you'll pick up hints of smoke. If you're not getting notes of burned rubber and rice pudding as described on the bottle, don't worry. You might have a bottle with tasting notes, these can be useful, but give your own description a go first before reading. Younger whiskies tend to have a punchier alcohol smell, and watch out before you take a lungful of higher ABVs and cask-strength whiskies. Don't breathe in too deeply too close to the glass, all you'll get is alcohol burn and a sore nose. Our top tasting tip? Keep your mouth slightly open when you breathe in, you might feel a bit daft but you'll get a better idea of the aroma by opening up your palate. if a whisky is 3 years old but has a dark russet colour, some additives might have been used. This might also indicate if any artificial colours have been used, e.g. Is it a deep golden colour or as light as a white wine? This could potentially give you an indication of the age of it, generally older whiskies will have a deeper colour absorbed from the barrels they were aged in. ![]() Start with the basics, what does it look like in the glass? If you can, look at the whisky with a plain white background as this will reveal the colours clearly. The more whiskies you taste, the most your vocabulary will expand and with it your ability to describe every delicious aspect of your drink.įor an in-depth examination of geographical influences of the spirit, check out our guide whisky or whiskey: what's the difference? Ready to get to the tasting? Grab your whisky glass and pour yourself a measure of marvellous malt. If you want to chill your drink without diluting the flavour, try using whisky stones. As the ice melts the flavour of the whisky will change as well. Ice tempers the intensity of the whisky and will gradually dilute it, so if you're at the beginning of your whisky adventure, this is a nice way to start. Adding a few drops of water to a whisky will bring out different flavours, especially with higher ABV spirits. Some whiskies are better suited to cocktail mixing and some drams are bold enough to be enjoyed on their own, read the description for hints and tips on how best to enjoy your drink. ![]()
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