Not many people wear bow ties today and even less know how to tie one – I have liberated this excellent article on how to do this from another website… 1) Place the bow tie around your neck, situating it so that end “A” is about two inches longer than end “B”. 2) Cross end …
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The Single Malt Law of Consumption
You mustn’t add anything other than perhaps a spot of water, or if you’re very adventurous – ice, to a single malt whisky, otherwise “it’s a waste of a good dram”. The unwritten rules for this initiation into the single malt fraternity are: Be prepared at the outset, to drink neat spirit, which may or …
Cigar facts
Cigar facts How to choose a cigar, how to cut it. How to light it and when and how to smoke it. This section provides the answers to these and more questions. Choosing a Cigar: The ring gauge of the cigar will give you a general indication of how full the taste is. The larger …
Wine FAQ & facts
Wine FAQ & facts Which glass, what temperature for which wine and in what order. Should the wine be decanted and aerated? Information gathered from the Internet gives one answer… In what sort of glass should I be serving wine? Tulip-shaped or inward-curving glasses allow you to swirl, tilt and get at the bouquet effectively, …
Whisky FAQ & facts
Whisky FAQ & facts How to taste, describe and compare scotch whiskies. Answers to commonly asked questions about whisky. The information is derived from various sources on the Internet The Nose Whisky tasting is done principally with the nose – a far more acute organ than the tongue, although the two interrelate as the sample …