For some of us, entertaining guests and hosting parties comes second nature. Delicious bites, fun games, and great conversation are a sure fire recipe for a great time. But if you're looking for a trending way to keep things fresh, then your next family event or friends gathering could be the perfect occasion to explore the intriguing new flavor of Johnnie Walker Black Cask.
© CourtesyJohnnie Walker Black Cask is the latest creation from the brand’s Master Blender, Dr. Emma Walker. This new blended whisky is already causing a stir for its sweet notes and intriguing origin. Our editors recently enjoyed a fabulous time at a Johnnie Walker Black Cask VIP tasting event in Miami. They were excited to share their entertaining tips below based on what they loved about their experience.
Lite Bites Keep the Conversations Flowing
Sit down meals make for great shared moments, but having guests all arrive on time coupled with having multiple dishes ready all at once can be a hassle. Having a variety of hot and cold bites available makes it easy to accommodate flexible arrival times and your guests varied tastes. Lite bites keep your guests satisfied without risk of energy lulls sometimes caused by a heavy meal. They also let you experiment with new dishes and still have tried and true options available.
Set Up Your Mixology Bar for Experimentation
Crafting personalized cocktails is a trendy activity, and not too difficult to set up at home! Start with having some versatile spirits available like Johnnie Walker Black Cask, and complement these with a variety of mixers and flavors of bitters for your cocktail explorations. You can find online a universe of unique bitters beyond classic Angostura bitters, with flavors like cardamom, peach, clove, and even habanero! These distinct flavors of mixers also help accentuate Johnnie Walker Black Cask’s unique flavors and notes of creamy vanilla, coffee, caramel, and honeycomb.
Whisky Tastings Make Great Conversation Starters
Some people may be intimidated by whisky or imagine it’s too precious for creative cocktails. Just the opposite! Inviting 5 or 6 people at a time for a tasting of Johnnie Walker Black Cask is a great ice breaker activity for strangers. Having guests sip and share what flavors they detect is a fun way to explore everyone’s palate. Not to mention the unique story behind the creation of Johnnie Walker Black Cask is sure to surprise and delight folks. Here are some fun details to share during your tasting session to help keep the conversation moving:
- Like many U.S. Latinos, Johnnie Walker Black Cask is bicultural! It was born in Scotland where the whiskey is made, but is aged exclusively in Kentucky bourbon barrels.
- The aging process gives the whisky layered notes of rich caramel and creamy vanilla so it has a sweet, smooth finish. Other flavors you might detect include coffee, marshmallow, buttercrunch, and caramel. Think of the smoky flavor as “seasoning” that helps bring out all of the other flavors.
- Johnnie Walker Master Blender Dr. Emma Walker (she’s a chemist!) created Johnnie Walker Black Cask using specially selected whiskies from the heart of Johnnie Walker Black Label. It was her inspiration to bring together the two worlds of American whiskey and Scottish craftsmanship.
Get Creative with Garnishes
Something that really sunk in for us at the Miami tasting event is that nothing about whisky needs to be stuffy or too precious. It’s all about enjoying great company, conversation, and a tasty cocktail that delights your palate. We absolutely loved the variety of creative and daring garnishes that mixologists had available for our cocktails. For a fruity cocktail, mix it up with a candy garnish. For a spicy cocktail, how about candied ginger or a flaming hot corn chip? There were also cinnamon sticks, caramel corn, citrus zest strips, toasted marshmallows and vanilla cookies! Let your guests express their personality with garnishes that accent the flavors of Johnnie Walker Black Cask.
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