How Do You Test Whiskey

Examine the appearance – Admire the colour the wood has given the whisky. … Check out the viscosity – Swirl the glass and look for the streaks of liquid which run down the inside of the glass. … Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky.

How do you test for good whiskey?

  1. “Tasting” isn’t the same as “drinking.” The goal is to evaluate and enjoy the whiskey, not get smashed. …
  2. Ditch the wine glass. Glencairn whiskey glass. …
  3. Observe the color. …
  4. Give it a smell, gently. …
  5. “Sip small and savor.” …
  6. Don’t forget the finish. …
  7. Add water or ice, if desired, and repeat. …
  8. Try a flight.

How do you judge whiskey?

  1. Whiskey. The name of the whiskey I am trying.
  2. Complexity. This is how intense the whiskey is and how difficult it is to differentiate the flavors in the nose and mouth. …
  3. Type. …
  4. Appearance. …
  5. Aroma. …
  6. Taste. …
  7. Taste with Water. …
  8. Finish.
Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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