Why You Should Be Tasting Whisky Blind—And How to Get Started

There’s a powerful argument to be made for not knowing what’s in your glass.

Shinji Fukuyo on Craftsmanship

“Add a very soft water to your whisky when doing a tasting, just like the water by the Yamazaki Distillery.”

Jazz up your usual whisky club gathering with a fresh focus, from white elephant swaps to hazmat-level proofs.

The best glass for you requires a balance between needs and preferences. These are the factors to consider.

Compare the House Style Inside Kentucky’s Icon

“I am a huge proponent of blind tastings, because I want people to appreciate whisky that you think is good, not what someone else is telling you.”

Those who don’t learn from history are doomed—or in this case, blessed—to repeat it.

Discover the House Style of Kentucky’s Legendary Noe

“If you taste a bourbon and make a face it’s probably too strong. Start with something lower-proof and then work your way up.”

Buying whiskies—especially rare ones—for your tasting club requires strategy and, sometimes, luck.

Understand the House Style of Islay’s Classic Seaside Distillery

“As you sip, pay specific attention to the earthiness, the peatiness, and those medicinal iodine notes. You’ll get a real sense of place.”