
Halo Single Malt Mates,
Believe it or not, even though I have been studying whisky tasting for over 12 years I still learn some new things.
Some say you have to hit me on the head with a two by four to get my attention. Maybe they are right.
The photo above shows the colour of whisky as it is aged in a cask year by year. The nose of the whisky concurrently changes.
My whisky guru, Ralfy of Glasgow, has advised that you slowly smell your whisky in your Glencairn whisky snifter. Richard Patterson of Dalmore Distillery says the exact same thing.
I myself have violated my own rules and quickly nosed the whisky before I tasted it. Don’t do it. The nose has more smell receptors than your mouth has taste receptors. You should nose your glass at least five times before you taste the whisky. Ralfy says let the aroma come to you versus you coming to the aroma
Your nose and mouth are the main components of taste. If you have a cold your taste will be different. Also whisky can taste and smell differently on different days according to the state of your receptors at the time.
I am about enjoying single malt scotch versus getting drunk. A big difference. I hope you feel the same as I do.
I would like to make a toast to lying, stealing, cheating and drinking. If you’re going to lie, lie for a friend. If you’re going to steal, steal a heart. If your going to cheat, cheat death. And if you’re going to drink, drink with me.
Slàinte mhòr agus a h-uile beannachd duibh.
Great health and every good blessing to you
Your Scotch Spirit Master