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Chill Filtration, Charcoal and Mouthfeel: How Filtering Changes a Spirit
Chill filtration, non-chill-filtered whisky, Tennessee's maple charcoal step, barrel char and cloudy drams: what filtering really changes in a spirit.
What Proof Means, and Why a Little Water Changes the Taste
Proof is twice the alcohol percentage. What higher proof does to flavor, and how to taste a cask-strength pour.
How to Taste Whiskey: Nose, Palate and Finish
A simple way to taste whiskey properly: the glass, the nose, the first sip, the finish, and what a few drops of...
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