Whiskey Tasting Flight - Real Estate Professionals

134 West 2nd Street,Reno NV 89503

12 June, 2021

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Come try a Flight of four medium/top shelf Whiskey's* Come join us as we finally head in the direction of normal! I am excited to announce a Whiskey Flight day for our community to get back together and enjoy our friends and neighbors from the real estate industry! We have hired a mixologist for the entirety of the event. If you would like your whiskey flight to be whiskey cocktails we can do that too! The Price of each ticket is $40 in advance or $50 at the door! *There is a limited supply of each Whiskey, we gurantee each purchaser 4, 3 oz shots per ticket but there is no gurantee on which four you will recieve as supplies may dwindle near the end of the evening. For the best selection, please choose tickets earlier in the day. How To Taste Whisky First, the age-old question: is it whiskey or whiskey? Scottish products are whisky, while Irish and American varieties are called it whiskey. You’ll see the terms used interchangeably when the source of the product isn’t clear or when the conversation is general. One might joke that the one way to taste whiskey is to merely pour yourself a glass and drink it, but there is more to learning to appreciate the flavors of whiskey. The question is, how do you go about trying whiskey in a way that doesn’t leave you broke, hungover, or bored with the same old name brand selection? Around the world, organized whiskey tastings are becoming incredibly popular. Like a gentleman’s game of cards, an organized event that lets a group of like-minded individuals enjoy a variety of single malts has proven to be a great way to enjoy the fellowship of friends. THE NOSE Unlike wine, you shouldn’t jam your nose into a whiskey snifter, because whiskey is much higher in alcohol than wine and such a maneuver might make you feel woozy. Instead, swirl your whiskey around a little and carefully whiff the scent at the top of your glass. Between swirls and sniffs, observe the color of your whiskey. Again, like glass shape, this isn’t totally instrumental, but it’s a good way for you to learn more about what you’re drinking. As you splash the whiskey around, is it taking a while to drip down the glass? That signifies it’s more viscous. What color is your whiskey? Perhaps it’s light gold, or maybe a deep brown. This could be telling of how long the whiskey is aged – darker often means aged longer. When you are sniffing, don’t try to search for any one scent. After all, if you had a chocolate cake in front of you, would you try to search for a specific smell? Probably not: you’d let the smell come to you. The olfactory system is nostalgic, so if you think of various memories, you might get different scents and vice versa. If you’re trying whiskey with a group, don’t be too influenced by which aromas your fellow whiskey tasters are recognizing. You also shouldn’t be afraid to smell more than once – the whiskey’s nose will transform with each whiff. TASTE When you feel like you’ve smelled enough, get ready to taste your whiskey. Take a very small sip, and pucker your lips into an ‘O’ shape. Move your tongue to your lips and suck in air. You will, in essence, be gargling the whiskey. Just a warning: the first few (hundred) times you do this, you might gag. That has less to do with you and more with the strength of the whiskey. Those of us who are chronic whiskey, um, appreciators will have gotten used to that burn-cough reflex. Alternate between gargling and rolling the whiskey around in your mouth. Again, don’t look for anything in particular, just try to passively observe the tastes you’re picking up on. If you’re thinking, I taste alcohol, that’s fine! Whiskey has alcohol in it. However, a few stabs at tasting might bring out new flavors for you. When you feel like you’ve gotten a good taste of the whiskey, swallow it. That burning feeling you’re picking up on? That’s called the finish. Is it long, short, pleasant, icky? All of those (including icky) are reasonable descriptors. Take note of them. THE WATER CONTROVERSY Some (slightly sanctimonious) people will tell you to never put water in whiskey. To us, that’s silly. Whiskey is not untouchable holy juice. A little bit of H2O can open it up adding new aroma and taste layers, so repeat the whole “swirl, smell, sip, swallow” process with water added to your whiskey. Don’t pour in a whole bottle, but a few drops should do just fine. If your whiskey is very high proof, a few more won’t hurt. REMEMBER… Go slowly. There’s no reason to rush through several snifters in under three minutes. Remember to drink water in between different whiskies, or even between several sips of the same whiskey. You also shouldn’t be afraid to keep track of your thoughts by writing them down. Whiskey is so complex, it’s to be expected you’ll have several notes to jot. Our final plea is to really, truly not be too impacted by the people around you. If you’ve picked up on a scent or taste nobody else has, that might just mean you have an extra special whiskey-tasting superpower. That, and tastes are subjective. Sláinte! (That’s like the Gaelic version of cheers). Credit: https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/how-to-taste-whiskey-like-a-pro/