Shiny copper stills get all the attention, but the most challenging part of whisky making usually happens behind closed doors. Except for single barrel offerings , almost every whisky is a blend of barrels. Master blenders face a challenge whether they’re replicating a flavor profile or striving to create something totally unique.
“Blending is a creative art,” explains John Glaser, founder and whisky maker at Compass Box Whisky , which specializes in the innovative blending of whiskies.
Although distilling must be left to the professionals, anyone can experiment with creating blends at home. Amateurs are now blending custom whiskies from...
