Classic Malt’s Flavour Map
One of the reasons why I enjoy scotch so much has to do with the complex flavor profiles. It always amazes me how many subtleties there are in the spirit when you consider the main components are the...
View ArticleGlenlivet’s Tasting Room “Torture Chamber”
I just read Alyssa Bereznak’s description of how she was introduced to Glenlivet Alpha by way of a sensory deprivation chamber and a process that I thought would be fun. She described it as a torture...
View ArticlePicking Your (Friend’s) First Bottle of Scotch
Credit: donhomerWhenever a friend who doesn’t drink a lot of Scotch finds out I have a blog about Scotch, they want me to help them get into it. I’m all for being an ambassador! But rather than repeat...
View ArticleWhy I Enjoy My Whisky Neat
Credit: fronxWhen I first started drinking whisky, I’d pour it into a glass with some ice. (for those who gasped, it wasn’t scotch at least!) I’d always seen it enjoyed that way in the movies so that’s...
View ArticleHow to “Refine” Your Palate
Ever read tasting notes and think: “I am not getting any of those flavors…” ? Here are Glenlivet 12 Tasting Notes from Master of Malt: Nose: Sweet creamy vanilla, honey, pineapple, vanilla, pressed...
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