Decoding Tasting Notes: Peat, Sherry Butts, and Wheated Bourbon

Learn how to dissect nose, palate, and finish like a professional whisky judge using our 5-axis sensory flavor wheel.

Understanding a whiskey begins long before it touches your palate. The color, leg structure, and aroma (nose) reveal cask history.

Oloroso sherry casks impart dark fruit, raisin, and nutmeg, while American ex-bourbon barrels deliver sweet vanilla, coconut, and butterscotch.

In this masterclass guide, we demonstrate how to add 2 to 3 drops of pure spring water to unlock trapped aromatics in cask strength bottles.