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YOU DON’T DRINK
WHISKEY, YOU
EXPERIENCE IT
1. Pour the whiskey into a
tulip glass.
2. Slowly roll the glass at a
forty-five-degree angle
and then stand the glass
straight up.
3. Look for thick runs (legs)
of whiskey down the
inside of the glass. The
thicker the run, the lower
the alcohol content
4. Move the glass 6 inches
away and breathe 3
times through the nose
and mouth. This is the
top-shelf whiskey and
prepares your mouth for
the taste of the whiskey.
5. Then do the
“Chattanooga Chew”:
Take a small sip and
“chew” the whiskey for
3 or 4 seconds. Swallow,
feel the heat, and
experience the strong
spice kick!
6. Next, add two drops (yes,
drops) of water. Water
is the most important
ingredient. As the alcohol
and water combine,
the water causes an
exothermic reaction.
The liquid temperature
initially increases by
about 2°C/3.5°F causing
the liquid to “open up”
and release more of the
volatile aromas. This also
creates a cooling effect
on the tongue and makes
the palate more receptive
to salty and fruity tastes,
rather than sweet and
spicy. If you swirl it again,
you will see an oily sheen
on the top.
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