Scotch Tip - Scotch Whisky Tasting

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Scotch Tasting
How to properly taste single malt scotch
   There are a few variations but here are the basics in my opinion
       1. Tulip shaped glass - clean and at room temperature
       2. Add scotch
           Look at it in the light
           If murky discard
       3. Tilt and turn the glass - let the scotch coat the glass
           Little beads - legs (tears) will appear
           The longer it takes for the legs to descend the higher the quality
           The smaller the legs initially the higher the quality
       4. Nose the whisky multiple times - at least 3
           Note the flavors
       5. Add bottled water or cooled boiled tap water - no chlorine
           Few drops to 1:1 mix
           Takes time for the whisky and water to mix and join
           Do not agitate the glass
       6. Nose it again
           Note the flavors
       7. Take a sip
           Enough to coat your tongue
           Chew it for 4-5 seconds
           Note the flavors
       8. Swallow
           Breath in through your mouth and out through your nose
           Note the flavor
           Long clean finish is a sign of a good scotch

Here is a diagram from Macallan you can use to note your tasting. The higher the number under each taste the stronger that taste was. Remember not all tastes are found in all scotches.

Chart your Taste