Module 13

Flavor Profiling

Use a 3x3 tasting grid to diagnose vodka, fruit brandy, and whiskey profiles.

Build a simple tasting grid from the Holy Trinity framework, then use it to profile vodka, fruit brandy (or gin), and whiskey and spot cut and design mistakes quickly.

What you'll learn

  • How to map flavor by timing and mouth position
  • How to score flavor intensity objectively
  • What “correct” profiles look like by category
  • How to diagnose heads and tails mistakes
  • How to connect tasting back to process choices

Lessons

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