Tips On Pouring Barrel-Proof Whisky with Freddie Johnson

Freddie Johnson, from Buffalo Trace, shows us how to pour barrel proof whiskies properly by whisping the bottle first. For more information check-out: http://whsky.buzz Thank you to Matt Mark for the video, and Alan Doyle for the music. You can buy "1, 2, 3, 4" on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-lets-go/id953283079

Freddie Johnson is a legend in Kentucky, and a third generation employee of Buffalo Trace. In this video, he shows how to properly pour high-proof, barrel proof, and unfiltered whiskies.

Not all whiskies should be poured the same. Whiskies that are barrel proof, or simply unfiltered, might have heavy molecules that hang at the bottom of the bottle. By “whisping” the bottle, we can make sure the flavour is evenly distributed so the whisky tastes consistent from first pour to the last pour.