Whisky Scholar

Whisky Scholar

The science of whisky tasting

for geeks and curious noses

Dr. Shelly Sayer Lorts
Oct 02, 2025
∙ Paid

Most explainers on whisky aroma either wave vaguely at “esters” or drown you in jargon.

We’re taking a middle path…because we like accuracy, and we celebrate accessibility.

We’ll give you just enough chemistry to be useful, and then we’ll turn that into simple habits you can use tonight.

Informed by a real-life Olfactory Scientist (my best friend just so happens to be a literal doctor of smelling science), this is your definitive guide to become the lauded whisky nose in your social circle.

Here’s to you street cred. Sláinte.

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