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@scribe
scribe started a discussion

Like, y'know, tasting notes are useful and all that, but sometimes I think they all just blur into one - fruity this, spicy that, peaty peaty licquorice, etc.

Any recommendations for more "characterful" descriptions that I can steal, uh, I mean, "adopt" in my reviews? Some of my favourite descriptions over the years have been things like...

Very unique memories: "The back of my nan's cupboard", "a tree in my garden when I was growing up in Colombia" Celebrities in imagined situations: "Hugh Grant after a long gym session" When and where you'd most like to drink it: "On the coldest night of the year with the world's biggest bonfire going"

Your suggestions?

12 years ago

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@Wodha
Wodha replied

I've stopped reading critical tasting descriptions for this very reason.

I'd rather read: Lagavulin 16 - Like canvas of an old army boot after being completely charred by flaming creosote-laced telephone poles, wrapped in an icy moss sheath slathered with mud.

12 years ago 0

@newfie
newfie replied

I think each has its place. The more subjective notes are entertaining, like wodha's, but if you want objective information they can be distracting and really don't tell you anything about the malt. Like, how would I know what the back of your nan's cupboard smells/tastes like?And if I did...how would that make you feel? lol

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@Wodha
Wodha replied

@scribe TBH, I'd never want to experience the essence of "Hugh Grant after a long gym session". Let me guess: Speyburn 10?

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@JoeVelo
JoeVelo replied

@scribe For my part, I prefer tasting notes with short words or expressions that say it all. I fell in love with the table of Dominic Roskrow in his book World's Best Whiskies-750 Essential drams from Tennessee to Tokyo. Must take a look. Nice painting, the Magritte.

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