Bourbon Tasting Guide: How to Taste Like a Pro

Tasting bourbon involves more than sipping. Use these steps:

1. Look: Observe the color and clarity
2. Smell: Swirl gently and inhale notes of oak, vanilla, spice
3. Sip: Take a small sip and let it roll on your tongue
4. Savor: Notice the finish — sweet, dry, or spicy?