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13/07/2026

Wh**ky terms explained Pt. 4🥃
Wh**ky hugtök útskýrð – Hluti 4🥃

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11/07/2026

Wh**ky terms explained Pt. 3🥃
Wh**ky hugtök útskýrð – Hluti 3🥃

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09/07/2026

🇬🇧Wh**ky terms explained Pt. 2 🥃

🇮🇸Wh**ky hugtök útskýrð – Hluti 2 🥃

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07/07/2026

🇬🇧Wh**ky terms explained Pt. 1 🥃

🇮🇸Wh**ky hugtök útskýrð – Hluti 1 🥃

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09/02/2026

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Vissir þú af þessari bragðtækniaðferð?

Við mat á áfengum drykkjum sem hafa þroskast í eikartunnum er gagnleg aðferð að setja lítinn dropa af drykknum í lófa og nudda höndunum létt saman.

Þegar áfengið gufar upp losnar betur um dýpri ilm frá eikinni sem getur verið erfiðara að greina beint úr glasinu.

Með þessari aðferð má oft greina tóna eins og:

• Vanillu
• Karamellu
• Toffee
• Kókos
• Sæt krydd (negul, múskat)
• Kanil
• Ristaða eik
• Léttan reyk

Af hverju virkar þetta?

Eik inniheldur efnasambönd eins og vanillín, laktóna og kryddeinkenni. Þegar áfengið gufar hratt upp af húðinni verða þessi þyngri ilmefni meira áberandi.

Einföld en áhrifarík leið til að þjálfa skynjun og skilja betur áhrif tunnuþroskunar.

Hefur þú prófað þessa aðferð?

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Did you know this tasting technique?

When evaluating spirits matured in oak casks, one useful technique is placing a small drop of the spirit on your palms and gently rubbing them together.

As the alcohol evaporates, it helps release deeper oak-derived aromas that may be harder to detect directly in the glass.

This method can highlight notes such as:

• Vanilla
• Caramel
• Toffee
• Coconut
• Sweet spices (clove, nutmeg)
• Cinnamon
• Toasted oak
• Light smoke

Why does it work?

Oak contains compounds such as vanillin, lactones, and spice-related phenols. When alcohol evaporates quickly from the skin, these heavier aromatic compounds become more noticeable.

It’s a simple but powerful way to train your sensory perception and better understand cask influence.

Have you ever tried this technique?

10/11/2025

Had an absolute blast yesterday hosting a gin tasting & G&T workshop for the amazing team! 🍸
We explored how different tonics and garnishes can completely change the flavour of your G&T — and there were some proper gins on the lineup too. 😏
But the real showstopper? A quiz that put everyone’s gin knowledge to the test! 🧠✨
Huge thanks for the trust — another great training wrapped up with , and definitely not the last one! 🥳

05/11/2025

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Þann 28. nóvember mun yfirmaðurinn okkar halda námskeið um skoska viskí!
Hann fer yfir allt ferlið – frá korni til flösku – og útskýrir líka hvað greinir viskí frá mismunandi svæðum Skotlands.
Frábært tækifæri fyrir alla sem vilja læra meira og kafa inn í heim viskís!
Takmarkaður fjöldi sæta – fyrstur kemur, fyrstur fær!

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On 28th of November the Boss is going to run the course from Scotch wh**ky!
He will explain making Scotch from scratch and will also discuss the differences depends on the region of origin!
Great opportunity for those who always wanted to dive into world of wh**ky!
Limited spots available!

An introductory yet comprehensive course designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of Scotch wh**ky — its history, production, regions, and flavour diversity. Ideal for both enthusiasts and hospitality professionals seeking structured wh**ky knowledge.

23/10/2025

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Vísindi mæta áfengi👨🏻‍🔬
Hefurðu einhvern tímann velt fyrir þér af hverju fólk bætir dropa af vatni í viskí? 💧
Sum bragðefni – eins og esterar – eru vatnsfælin og fela sig í áfenganum.
Smá vatn breytir jafnvæginu og hjálpar ilmnum að koma fram.
Þetta er efnafræði í glasi. 🔬🥃

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Science meets spirit👨🏻‍🔬
Ever wonder why wh**ky tasters add a drop of water? 💧
Some flavour compounds — like esters — are hydrophobic, hiding in the alcohol.
A little water shifts the balance and brings those aromas to the surface.
It’s chemistry in your glass. 🔬🥃

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15/10/2025

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Nei, þetta er ekki Sixtínska kapellan – þetta er augnablikið þegar kennarinn og þátttakandinn finna sameiginlegt tungumál… í viskíinu 🥃

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No, it’s not the Sistine Chapel – it’s just that moment when the instructor and participant find a common language… in wh**ky 🥃