Whisky 101: Smooth (Part two)
Part two of a primer on the word “smooth” in whisky tasting. What it means, why people use it, and why you should stop.
Category: Whiskey101
Whisky 101: Smooth (Part one)
Part one of a primer on the word “smooth” in whisky tasting. What it means, why people use it, and why you should stop.
Scotch 101: What is NAS?
If you’re new to the modern whisky/scotch market, you might be confused to read about the term “NAS”, even if you know that it stands for “No Age Statement”. How can a whisky have no age? Why does the term matter, and why does it seem to cause such controversy in online discussions?
Cocktails: Part One. The Noob’s Top 10 Cocktails
Here are the drinks that I consider to be my favorites after a few months of experimentation and rediscovery. Of course, many are whisky-centric, but not all. Also, my cocktail philosophy.
Picking Your First Single-Malt Scotch
Before you can taste it, though, you’ve got to know how to pick a whisky to try! This post will focus on single-malt scotch, which I think is the best possible place to get your bearings in the wider world of whisky.
Scotch 101: How to Taste Scotch
For all the other newbies (noobs!) who come across my site, here’s some scotch 101. What scotch is, and how to smell and taste it.
Water, Ice, or Neat?
My best advice is to experiment: try different glasses, different amounts of water, taste and smell before and after the addition of water. Figure out what method best allows YOU to enjoy your whisky. Whether it’s a cut-crystal Glencairn glass and a carefully-arranged ritual, or a brown paper bag and a bunch of friends, drinking whisky should be about fun and enjoyment. Do whatever maximizes both.
