Spring has sprung, offering the perfect opportunity to revel in the rich tapestry of tastes that tantalise our taste buds. Join us for an exhilarating exploration of the fundamentals of flavour, where we delve into the five taste qualities: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami, igniting a flavour journey like no other.

At the heart of our adventure lies whisky, the ultimate flavour magician, ready to dazzle your taste buds and leave you spellbound and thirsty for more! The diversity of flavours whisky can conjure is so extensive that we can pinpoint whiskies that perfectly encapsulate all the fundamental tastes.

If you’re thirsty for more knowledge, dive into our latest article by Kami Newton, where he uncovers the secrets of our senses, taking you on a journey beyond the glass.

Each dram goes much further than taste alone; it’s a complete experience for the palate, as Kami rightly says: “We see. We touch. We smell.” Taste is a grand place to embark on your flavour journey, but with flavours as intricate as these, it can only ever be a fraction of the story.

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