03/09/2026
Whiskey Guide #3: What Do Tasting Notes Actually Mean?
Ever read a whiskey tasting note and wondered how anyone gets “vanilla, orchard fruit and spice” from a glass? 👀
Tasting notes are a way of describing the aromas, flavours and sensations you experience when tasting whiskey. They help us put words to the character of the spirit and understand how things like the grain, distillation and cask maturation influence the final dram.
There’s no right or wrong answer, either. Everyone experiences whiskey differently.
Save this guide for your next tasting and see what notes you discover. 🥃