Blind tastings

[Terry Bergin]

I like the SMWS glasses but they can sometimes concentrate the nose a bit
too well

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From: MALTS-L at RZ.UNI-KARLSRUHE.DE [mailto:MALTS-L at RZ.UNI-KARLSRUHE.DE] On
Behalf Of Kraaijeveld A.R.
Sent: 12 September 2006 13:45
To: Terry Bergin
Subject: Re: Blind tastings

Personally, I use the Glencairn and the CelticMalts glasses. I've never done
any large-scale comparison, but they have been done by some of the Malt
Maniacs (check the web-site for more details).

Cheers, Lex




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-----Original Message-----
From: MALTS-L at RZ.UNI-KARLSRUHE.DE [mailto:MALTS-L at RZ.UNI-KARLSRUHE.DE] On
Behalf Of Mike Davis
Sent: 12 September 2006 13:15
To: MALTS-L at LISTS.UNI-KARLSRUHE.DE
Subject: Re: Blind tastings

Thank you, Lee.  Water is the only palate cleanser I use.

I find the issue of glassware also a factor.  At home, I use large brandy
snifters, which work perfectly for me.  I really must purchase a good set of
whisky nosing glasses but haven't determined which ones yet.  I'm doing some
searching for reviews of tasting glasses, having so far only found one or
two references.  Some of the very expensive glass does not always seem to be
the optimum glass for serious whisky tasting.

So to open an alternate, related topic, I would also entertain suggestions
on good tasting/nosing glasses.  I think the balloon types would be
preferred.  Price is not really a factor for a couple of glasses for home
use, but can become excessive for tastings.  My own brandy snifters are
excellent for home use, inexpensive, but very fragile (Libby) and can be
easily broken while hand polishing.  I note prices on so-called whisky
nosing glass can vary from around $6 US to $30 US or more per glass.  Some
of the more expensive glasses seem to be more style-conscious than
practical.

Mike Davis
mldavis2 AT sbcglobal DOT net

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