Whisky is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages throughout the world. Though many people love to drink it, they have still not learnt the art of tasting it. Tasting whisky can be just as much fun as tasting wine or beer. In the whole process of tasting whisky, your nose plays a more important role than your tongue. All you need to have for tasting whisky is a good whiskey and a tulip shaped wine glass. Listed are a few tips that you need to follow while tasting whisky.
How To Taste Whisky
- The first step for tasting whiskey is to get a good bottle of whiskey. Make sure to get a famous, top-notch brand.
- Buy a tulip shaped glass for tasting whisky. This particular glass is preferred because it fills in with the aroma of the whisky and makes for a complete celebration time. Some also prefer to use tumblers or snifters.
- Pour the whisky in the glass. Tilt and turn the glass so that it coats the entire glass, increasing evaporation and enhancing the aroma.
- Cover the glass with your hands for a period of about five seconds.
- Smell the glass from a distance, to get an aroma of the whisky.
- Take a sip that is just enough to coat your mouth and slowly swirl it around your tongue.
- Try to feel the consistency of the whisky. Some whiskies feel thicker, oilier, or grittier than others. Try and coat your tongue so that the whisky touches all of your taste buds. This step is called as “mouthfeel”.
- Don't open your mouth or close your throat. Allow a tiny amount of air through your mouth and breathe through your nose slowly as the fumes rise up into your sinuses. You will notice different flavors. This is called the "finish." Once the flavors subside, breathe normally.
