My friend D invited me to a whiskey tasting after work. I've always been a big fan of scotch, preferring Islay single-malts to any blended... but this tasting may have changed my mind.
After signing in, we were each given these place cards with shots of different Johnny Walker over their corresponding labels. We started with Black, which is the second-least expensive and actually quite good. I prefer mine neat, but it was cool to see how the flavors changed once you added a drop of water. Essentially, the smokey flavoring dissipates and you're left with the smoother carmel notes. (In my world, the smokey-er the better!).
Then we went on to Red, which was entirely too sweet for me, kind of more like a desert drink. This is the lowest priced label.
Gold was served in a frosted glass. It was again, quite sweet, though it is the second-most expensive, I found it a bit cloying.
Finally, we moved onto the premium: Blue label. Just gorgeous.
(Pricing structure from lowest - highest: Red, Black, Green, Gold, Blue).
I'm still sticking with my Ardbeg, but it was great to have options in case it's not stocked. Plus, it never hurts to learn a little more about my favorite type of alcohol.
They are continuing these events in Soho- so go to the website and sign up. It's free!
*scorpio*
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