Tasting in the Sky

Good afternoon,

Did I ever mention I believe nosing whisky in the great outdoor is more enjoyable? As a matter of fact, I often take samples of whisky away from my desk and into the open countryside. Many of the tasting notes I have written for this blog were jotted on a notepad outside our restaurant in Dufftown.

I don’t know if there is a scientific reason why the aroma of a whisky should be different outside but I do know I get a lot more out of subtle whiskies when I am not at my desk or at home. Perhaps, those of you who have enjoyed a whisky miniature half way around a golf course will know what I am talking about?

I must have mentioned this to some of my colleagues as I got a unique opportunity to test my theory last week when I was invited to host a tasting in the sky.

The idea came from our PR agency in the UK and as you’ll see on the pictures below, they chose a stunning location to host the event.

I must admit I’m not fond of heights but here I was, 131 feet up in the sky, enjoying a selection of our blends and taking in the scenery. Ale Cask’s nose was even more stunning than usual and celebrity chef Nick Nairn even joined us on one of the lifts.

All in all, it was a fantastic day! Tamara, when can we do it again?

Best regards,

Ludo

Visit http://blog.grantswhisky.com/2010/09/tasting-in-the-sky/ to view all the sky high photos…