Scotch Whisky Tasting for Beginners in Vienna
Blend, malt, single cask...? — Everything about Scotch whiskey
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Duration: 2h
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Wien
What to expect
- Decode Scotch labels
- Ideal intro to whisky
- Taste select Scotch styles
- More confidence choosing whisky
About this class
The world of Scottish life water is diverse. So are the names on the often very beautifully designed labels. But what do the terms such as blended, single malt, or cask strength actually mea…
What you’ll do in the class
- Whisky expert Erhard Ruthner will guide you through the tasting, explain the differences in the design of the individual products, tell you about the history and stories of Scottish whiskey culture and is available to answer your questions
- You'll learn the right tasting techniques to identify and name the different flavor components in whiskey.
- The tasting includes six samples of different types of Scotch, which give you the opportunity to try out as many different styles as possible
- Be tasted: *
- 1 blended Scotch (non age statement)
- 1 blended Scotch with age statement, or blended malt Scotch
- 1 Lowland single malt
- 1 Highland single malt
- 1 Speyside single malt
- 1 Islands or Campbeltown single malt
- 1 Islay single malt
What is included in the class?
- 8 whisky samples
- Talk by sommelier Erhard Ruthner
- Tasting glasses
- Tasting materials
What to bring to the class
Good humor and interest in good spirits.
Who is the class suitable for?
For whiskey enthusiasts and scotch drinkers who are interested in the background of the Scottish whisky landscape.
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I began in 2002 with lectures on wine, beer, spirits and cuisine. On trips that have taken me to around 150 companies on 3 continents and through special training, I expand my knowledge, which I share with my guests. I have been working as a specialist author for several years.
