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Glencairn glasses (set of 4)The Glencairn is the standard for nosing because the tulip shape concentrates aroma. Avoid wide tumblers for tasting — they're for drinking, not evaluating.
Whiskey tasting journalA physical notebook beats apps for in-session notes. Buy one with structured fields (nose, palate, finish, ABV, distillery) — blank notebooks waste tasting sessions.
Water dropper / pipetteOpening a cask-strength pour with 2-5 drops of water changes the nose dramatically. Glass pipettes work; plastic ones add off-flavors to high-ABV pours.
Whiskey stones (granite)Stones chill without diluting. Granite holds temperature longer than stainless steel. Soapstone is the traditional choice for Scandinavian-style ice alternatives.
Whiskey reference booksFred Minnick and Jim Murray's Whisky Bible cover different territory. Minnick is more historical and approachable; Murray's scoring system is the global reference.
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