Whiskey Expert (that’s me) answers questions
I was asked by Tasting Table to answer a number of whiskey related questions. Here’s what they were curious about along with my veryyyy abridged answers. Click the links to read more about each topic.
Whiskey tasting tips
Q: Should you warm up your palate before a whiskey tasting? Why? What’s the best way?
A: Yes! Here’s why
Q: What should you eat before a whiskey tasting?
A: Avoid strong-tasting foods like these
Q: What’s the best way to cleanse your palate during a whiskey tasting?
A: At the bare minimum, sip water. Here are some more effective ways.
Whiskey cocktail pairings
Q: What whiskey cocktail pairs well with grilled fish?
A: Penicillin & here’s why
More to come…
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Robyn Smith, PhD
I earned my PhD in chemical engineering, more specifically studying the kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic reactions. For the last two years I was the research chemist at a high tech distillery in Los Angeles, CA leading the R&D. I have experience creating rums, brandies and whiskeys at both bench top and production scales. I’m also a crossfitter, bodybuilder and strongfitter.