Pour whiskey in two fingers in a glass of vintage whiskey or tulip-shaped cup. The classic whiskey glass is a short, round cup with a volume of 350 to 400 ml. The tulip-shaped cup has a wide bottom and a narrow mouth to keep the aroma flowing to the nose and is used to enjoy premium whiskey. While you can use any type of cup, these are the two common types of glasses used to drink whiskey.
Two fingers means you pour whiskey to fill with the height of two fingers placed at the bottom of the cup.
Guess the age of whiskey through colors. Whiskey forms color when in contact with a wooden barrel used for brewing alcohol. In general, the darker the color, the longer the whiskey is aged. Whiskey has a burgundy color when it is brewed in brown or red wooden crates, creating a mild fruity flavor.
Some whiskeys brewed in bourbon casks have been used 2-3 times, so they retain a pale color regardless of how long they have been aged. This is the typical color of corn whiskey.
Some whiskeys are brewed for a short time at a cheaper price, such as Jack Daniels, which adds a light brown color to create a “top” whiskey. This is why cheap whiskey still has a bold color.
