November 18, 2020

S2 Episode 2: Water & Whiskey

34 minutes

What Nick is drinking: Green Spot

Nose: Oak, green apple, mint/menthol

Taste: Vanilla, caramel green apple

Finish: Long and smooth finish - almost no bite

Green Spot History Page

Wikipedia

What Paul is talking about: Adding water to whiskey

“The best way to drink whiskey, according to science,” The Washington Post

“Here’s Exactly How Much Water to Put in Your Whisky,” Whiskey Advocate

Guaiacol (gwai·uh·kaal) - is a naturally occurring organic compound that contributes to the flavor of many substances including whiskey and roasted coffee. What gives whiskey that smoky, spicy, peaty flavor. Theory is that these and other flavor compounds are not attracted to water and are more likely to become trapped in ethanol clusters. So adding water moves the molecules closer to the surface

What we're (also) reading: The Complete Whiskey Course

Our ultimate goal adventure: The Irish Whiskey Academy

Our Instagram handles:

The Show @thewhiskeyqueens | Paul @pdashton | Nick @wayfaringandwhiskey

Visit us at www.whiskeyqueens.com

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