Whiskey Expert Guesses Cheap vs Expensive Whiskey | Price Points | Epicurious - Summary

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Heather Green, a whiskey expert, compares two Scotch whiskies, two rye whiskeys, two Irish whiskeys and two Japanese whiskeys based on their color, aroma, flavor and finish. She tries to guess which one is more expensive in each pair and reveals the prices at the end. She explains some of the factors that make each whiskey style unique and gives tips on how to enjoy them. She also shares her personal preferences and opinions on the whiskeys she tastes.

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- 1. The text is a transcript of a video where a whiskey expert compares different types of whiskey.
- 2. Scotch whisky is a type of whiskey made with water, yeast and malted barley, and aged for at least three years in Scotland.
- 3. The expert prefers a single malt scotch over a blended scotch, and identifies the former by its orange blossom, vanilla and musty aromas.
- 4. Rye whiskey is a type of whiskey made with at least 51% rye as its grain, and has a spicy and grassy flavor.
- 5. The expert likes both rye whiskeys, but finds the more expensive one to be more velvety and luxurious.
- 6. Irish whiskey is a type of whiskey that is usually triple distilled and has a light, floral and fragrant flavor.
- 7. The expert chooses the pot still Irish whiskey as the more expensive and sublime one, and praises its confectioner's sugar and honey notes.
- 8. Bourbon is a type of whiskey made with at least 51% corn as its grain, and aged in new oak casks.
- 9. The expert finds the darker bourbon to be more complex and unusual, with tropical and pine notes, and guesses it to be the more expensive one.
- 10. Japanese whiskey is a type of whiskey that follows a philosophy of continuous refinement, and has a true complexity that surprises the palate.
- 11. The expert selects the older and darker Japanese whiskey as the more expensive one, and appreciates its tannic finish.