Yash Lakhan
March 25, 2025
To enjoy a spirit like single malt whisky, understanding its taste, aroma and consumption style is crucial. Involving choosing the right kind of glass, pouring and drinking at the appropriate temperature in addition to nosing, sipping and detecting flavours offers a well-rounded drinking experience.
A tulip glass – such as a Glencairn or copita, serves to focus aromas and channel them towards the nostril and also improves the tasting process, while enabling one to better enjoy subtle nuances.
A 30 ml serving is best for drinking and accurate assessment of flavour, since smaller servings enable the drinker to enjoy the spirit without overwhelming the palate.
Hold the glass under light and gently swirl the spirit to observe its range of colour, clarity and viscosity – since this gives an idea about the ageing process of the whisky, the type of cask used and the whisky’s concentration.
Hold the glass close to the nose and sniff briefly instead of drinking directly, to learn about the various layers of aroma.
Drink small amounts and allow the whisky to warm up on the tongue before swallowing, so that various flavours come through, unfolding the whisky’s depth and complexity. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.