The Tasting Panel magazine

March 2011

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DEPARTMENT HEADER OLD WORLD WHISKIES Father Time S photos by Ryan Lely et in a modern, urban San Francisco tavern called Bar Agricole, our panel of speed tasters sipped and con- ferred with each other and the men and women who represent the classic spirits of Scotland and Ireland. Each of these palate- warming favorites has a unique back story, as well as a distinct flavor character. After a 15-min- ute date-and-dram with each whisk(e)y, we put pen to paper to come up with our notes. Here, the panel comments on some of their favorites. Our Speed Tasters: (seated) David Driscoll, Spirits Buyer, K&L; on his right, Meridith May, Publisher/Executive Editor, THE TASTING PANEL; (back left) Erik Adkins, Bar Manager, The Slanted Door & Heaven’s Dog, San Francisco; Deborah Parker Wong, Northern California Editor, THE TASTING PANEL; Thad Vogler, Owner/ Mixologist for Bar Agricole; and Matthew Stuhl, Regional Director of F&B Operations, Joie de Vivre Hotel Group. 74 / the tasting panel / march 201 1 OUR SCOTCH AND IRISH WHISKIES SPEED TASTING GAVE US A TASTE OF WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: THE OLD WORLD

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