As a lover of Old Fashioneds I am making them with less sugar and fruit and bitters to get to where I can taste the whiskey more and more.
Tonight I sampled neat and not on the rocks several brands. Weller Special Reserve, Dickel #8, Old Charter 10 year, Elmer T. Lee and Old Overholt.
The reason I envy you people is because after tasting these straight I can't taste any of the wonderful things you people describe. I wish I had the taste sensitivity you have. One may taste a little 'sweeter' than another but I can't find the caramel, fruit, cinammon, oak, etc. that you can sort out. I wish I had that ability.
I start with the bourbon at the front of my tongue and then slowly swallow but I can't discern the seperate tastes. Maybe one day I'll get there.
Is there a primer on how to correctly taste whiskey?
Thanks in advance.