Greetings from Israel

Gimel · February 18 2016 at 1:59PM

Hello Whisky.com'ers,

I am a new scotch single malt enthusiast from Israel.

I have recently been spending quite a lot of time watching whisky reviews by Mr. Luening (maybe too much if you ask my wife :wink :smile: . As a person who enjoys studying and learning, I am grateful that Horst uploads highly informative and detailed reviews on a regular basis. I appreciate it very much.

My experience at the moment is very limited, as I began tasting single malts just a couple of weeks ago. But, I purchased a good tasting glass (a Glencairn), and have started tasting different whiskies.

So far I have tasted a Glenmorangie 10 yo, Glenfiddich 12 yo and a Dalwhinnie 15 yo. I am still "training" my palate and tongue (and mind) to search for the different aromas and flavours. I find it very rewarding.
Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to purchase the miniature bottles (5cl) here, and just buying big bottles is too expensive for educational purposes :lol: . But, I am searching for whisky tastings etc. If there is a will, there is a way.

I will not ask for recommendations, even though i'm sure the forum members will gladly help. I will browse the forums and watch more videos, and hopefully will be able to contribute to this growing community.

Thank you and keep up the good work.

ben_2 · February 18 2016 at 2:09PM

Welcome to the forum.
Make sure you you browse through the Information Section of the website as well.

If big bottles are to expensive maybe you share them with a few friends and you can spread the costs.
Here is how you hold a tasting with friends. Tasting at home
Tastings with friends are much more fun.

Gimel · February 18 2016 at 2:12PM

"ben" wrote:
Welcome to the forum.
Make sure you you browse through the Information Section of the website as well.

If big bottles are to expensive maybe you share them with a few friends and you can spread the costs.
Here is how you hold a tasting with friends. Tasting at home
Tastings with friends are much more fun.

Thank you for the tips

SanctTom · February 18 2016 at 8:26PM

Hello and welcome to the forum!
Feel free to ask if you need any help! :wink:

andyb01 · February 22 2016 at 4:10PM

welcome to the forum, enjoy your whisky journey

Gimel · February 22 2016 at 6:35PM

Maybe the first step towards a better understanding of whisky and its aromas, is to taste and smell the different components found in whiskies.

Can anyone recommend a good sherry for me to get a sense of what I can expect from Sherry Cask whiskies? or maybe a few different styles of sherry representative of the variety?

Thank you!