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black tea. One may call to mind
graham cracker or toast. And one
may accent toffee, tobacco and
oak notes from the bourbon more
than the others. Since everyone
experiences tastes and smells
differently, the distinctions are
subjective-and fascinating to
explore.
" I found it very useful to retain
samples and compare the prior
sample with the next sample, " says
Kahn. " Not only does this ensure
the flavor changes are understood,
it really helps to understand where
the flavor is going and how future
blends might best be established. "
Says McCall, " We have lots of
wine varietals that we are currently
testing out and hope to keep
expanding. "
In other words, look forward to
more to come from these distillers
and others.
Ready to Expand Your
Palate?
" The best way to experience a caskaged
spirit is to stop and smell the
roses, " says Beckwith. " A good
whiskey deserves to be enjoyed
slowly and shared with friends
whenever possible. I love to think
about foods I've had and memories
of places I've been when I sip a good
dram. We deserve a chance to slow
down and truly enjoy a moment with
the people we love. All the sensory
engagement from sipping a good
whiskey can not only enhance these
moments, the whiskey can serve
as a window back to that moment
when you sip it again in the future. "
Kahn suggests, " Have a pour
over ice, experiment with a cocktail
. . . the cabernet expression makes
a really nice Manhattan! The
finished expression works really
well with the vermouth. "
McCall recommends a " paired
comparison method " to add a
layer of understanding to the
experience. " For example, if you
are wanting to appreciate the
pinot noir notes in a whiskey
finished in a pinot barrel, do the
following: Pour a glass of the
pinot noir, a glass of the whiskey
finished in the pinot noir barrel,
and pour a glass of the standard
whiskey not finished in the pinot
noir barrel. Compare the two
whiskies looking for the pinot noir
attributes, [and] use the pinot
noir wine as a reference for what
attributes you are looking for. "
However, she adds: " There
isn't just one way to enjoy your
whiskey-drink it any way that
brings you joy. There is a lot to
learn, so take your time and have
fun with it! "
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