[Leica] WAS: What SHOULD the week NOW: A SIP OF LAGAVULLIN. ; -)

[rzartarian at snet.net (Roy Zartarian)]

And to be savored at its fullest, Lagavullin or any single malt must be 
sipped from the Riedel single malt glass which is shaped to deliver the 
nectar to the appropriate spot on the tongue.  I've done the tests with 
both wine and single malts - the shape does matter.

Roy

On Sep 27, 2004, at 12:54 AM, Ted Grant wrote:

> When the time comes and you take the Lagavullin plunge you'll find it 
> has a
> rather smokey Peat aroma, but do not be deterred. As it's the taste 
> that
> really counts and after the first sip the aroma wont make any 
> difference,
> but smell better. :-)
>
> So sip it, not down it like blended scotch. A simple sip, enough to 
> get a
> good taste and it should be as smooth as silk.
>
> Some folks like to slightly touch it with water to soften the flavour 
> or
> open it up as they say. So if you feel the taste is a tad strong, 
> remember
> just a slight dash of water.  And I'm sure you'll enjoy the extremely 
> fine
> single malt of the God's! ;-)