Ian's classmates organized a scotch tasting. We played a guessing game and learned about the notes and flavors each scotch producing region is known for. One of Ian's professors is a huge scotch buff and taught us tons. He shared his impressive collection with us as well...
Most of the samples were single malts, one was a blended whisky. Most scotch is aged in American Oak casks. Some is aged in Spanish sherry casks. We tried one aged in a Caribbean rum cask.
Most of the samples were single malts, one was a blended whisky. Most scotch is aged in American Oak casks. Some is aged in Spanish sherry casks. We tried one aged in a Caribbean rum cask.
Of course my favorite scotch of the night was the bottle that costs 150 pounds ($250).
After the tasting, we went to an underground labyrinth bar that had a strange torture chamber. Edinburgh is full of dark history.