"But a new bourbon on the block, one you've never tried, requires a proper bourbon tasting glass. It's the highly recommended way of discovering notes and traits of individual bourbons, potentially finding ones that match your whiskey proclivities. To better understand which type of glass to use, we have some expert insight from Tasting Table whiskey connoisseur, Kenny Jarvis. In his guide on 13 tips for drinking bourbon as a beginner,"
"According to Jarvis, bourbon tasting centers on the all-important aroma. A tulip-shaped glass, tapering at the top, traps the aromas, concentrating them on your nose when tipping the glass. Calling whiskey his favorite smell, he says that "a proper tasting glass gives you the best possible chance to enjoy that aroma in all its glory." It helps form your opinion of the specific bourbon and identify personal tasting notes."
Bourbon tasting centers on aroma, which is critical to perceiving flavor. A small tulip-shaped glass concentrates and traps volatile aromatic compounds at the rim, directing scents to the nose when tipping the glass. Concentrated aromas allow tasters to detect nuanced notes and form more accurate impressions of a bourbon's character. A dedicated tasting glass like the Glencairn enhances nosing and helps beginners cultivate personal tasting preferences. Smell registers many fragrant compounds sooner and more intensely than the tongue detects flavors, so focused nosing with the right glass clarifies tasting impressions and aids identification of specific bourbon traits.
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