Whiskyontap recommends a link on the basics of whisky tasting


Here is a useful link over at wikihow on ‘how to taste Single Malt Scotch’ ; they push things a little by suggesting 11 steps. Hmm ? You open the bottle, pour and drink - how many steps do we need?

I would say only three; (1) sip a little undiluted, then (2) add very little water a bit at a time until it suits and finally (3) concentrate. I wanted to share this link really because of the excellent video shown further down the page…

The first 3 points in the video are massive; simple points but so true. Big companies are sometimes good at blending mystique and a little hype with what they tell you; so don’t fall for expensive bottles and expensive packaging until you really know your way around the category. This video is a really good start.