Your Guide to Tasting Single Malt Whisky
In Association with the Scotch Whisky Experience

You will need:
A clean tulip-shaped nosing glass.
A jug of bottled still water at room temperature.

Select a suitable glass for nosing: a tulip-shaped glass tends to be best. This type of glass will trap the aromas in the bulbous bottom and then release them through the small area at the top of the glass. Whisky is often drunk from a crystal tumbler. This is perfectly acceptable, and is in fact more practical for drinking; however, the tulip-shaped glass is better for nosing purposes.

Colour
Hold the glass up to a neutral background and have a good look at the colour. Colour can give an indication of age and wood finish, however, never trust your eyes.

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