Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
Cask Strength vs. Standard: Which Tastes Better?
Curious about cask strength vs. standard whiskey? Learn how proof impacts flavor, balance, and control—then taste smarter, not harder.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
The Science Behind Tasting Notes
Unlock the science behind whiskey tasting notes. Build confidence, trust your senses, and start buying and enjoying whiskey with intention.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
Regional Flavor Clues: What Scotch Tastes Like vs. Bourbon
Discover how Scotch and bourbon reveal their regional roots. Learn to taste with purpose, spot flavor clues, and buy with real confidence.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
The 3-Step Process to Tasting Like a Judge
Learn how to taste whiskey like a judge. Master visual, nose, and palate techniques to build real confidence in every glass you pour.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
Why the First Sip Is Never the Best Sip
Think the first sip tells you everything? Think again. Learn why the best whiskey experiences start after the burn—and how to taste smarter.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
How to Spot a Bad Whiskey — And Why It Tastes That Way
Learn how to spot bad whiskey fast—so you can drink smarter, skip the hype, and build a collection that actually tastes like it’s worth it.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
How Aging Affects Flavor (With Tasting Examples)
Discover how aging transforms whiskey flavor—plus tips, examples, and expert insights to help you sip smarter and collect with confidence.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
The Role of Nose vs. Palate in Whiskey Appreciation
Unlock whiskey's full flavor by learning how your nose and palate work together. A guide for curious drinkers ready to taste with confidence.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
How to Use a Flavor Journal to Remember Bottles You Try
Want to remember what you taste and why it matters? Learn how to start a whiskey flavor journal that sharpens your palate and boosts confidence.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
Does Water Change Flavor? A Look at Dilution
Learn how adding water unlocks whiskey’s hidden flavors. Perfect for new drinkers ready to taste deeper, smarter, and with confidence.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
Why Some Whiskeys Taste Like Spice Cake
Why do some whiskeys taste like spice cake? Learn how oak, grain, and memory shape flavor—and how to spot bottles that match your taste.
Tasting & Flavor Breakdown
Fruit Notes in Whiskey: From Apple to Apricot
Learn how to decode fruit notes in whiskey—from apple to apricot—and build tasting confidence, bottle by bottle, even as a beginner.