Here are some handy diagrams and guides to improve your tasting experience.
Let us know if there’s more you’d like to see explained here!
Whisky Wheel
A handy instructive guide designed to help refine note recognition
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Wine Wheel
Same idea as the above, but originally designed for wine

Created by: Dr Ann Noble
Whisky Production
There are differences across styles and around the world, but this diagram captures the key stages

Created by: Vinocopia
Scotch Whisky Map
Last updated June 2024
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English Whisky Map
Last updated April 2025
(Click below to buy a copy, or here to view 2024 edition PDF)
