Walter dribbled: "On a tangential note (ouch), I am intrigued by the question of how Oregonians go about "preparing" for the Tasting. Does it involve particular techniques and exercises preparing the tongue, nose and palate for maximal identification of whiskey qualia? Deep breathing exercises?"
Whiskey drinkers I've known - including myself - would tell you that 'tasting' lasts for just half an hour at most. Preparations for the time after that include waterproof trousers, a pub close enough to crawl back from and a very good excuse.
Sssssimon
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