{"id":8896,"date":"2018-01-19T11:53:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T10:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/?p=8896"},"modified":"2018-01-19T11:56:03","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T10:56:03","slug":"embracing-art-slow-drinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/embracing-art-slow-drinking\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing the art of slow drinking"},"content":{"rendered":"

I used to be one of those “cool” kids getting shit-faced with cheap booze several times a week when I was younger, probably wilder… But definitely not wiser \ud83d\ude09 – <\/em><\/strong>oh don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy my fair share of drunken nights out, and drinking warm beer cans outside in a parking lot will never be an obstacle when the occasion calls for it !<\/em><\/p>\n

But I recently noticed, that as my appreciation and knowledge of whisky started growing, I found myself enjoying a whole new way of drinking alcohol : slowly. It may seem pretty basic to some of you, but as a stupid binge drinker “millennial”, trust me, it wasn’t that obvious for me a few years ago.<\/p>\n

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Less is More<\/strong>. More time means more pleasure. Whisky allowed me to spend more time trying to decipher the different flavours in my glass, and I now actually spend more satisfying moments with spirits. “Time” is the most important notion in whisky appreciation: wether it is about the production, the maturation, the consumption or the education (all those words that end in “ion”), it is a central concept and should be at the centre stage of your experience. Time is precious.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This new way of “taking the time to drink thus take more pleasure in what you drink” is called “Slow Drinking”<\/strong> and was a campaign initially designed by Bacardi Martini, but it now resonates with a lot of us, and hopefully it will continue to thrive ! I know Slow Drinking doesn’t suit all kinds of get-togethers (I mean, there’s no point being this party-pooper asking for a Glencairn in a night club with your friends that don’t give a single shit about fine spirits)<\/em>, Slow Drinking isn’t about becoming a snobby prick, it’s a new lifestyle to embrace<\/strong>, which enabled me to be more creative with spirits and discover new aromas!<\/p>\n

Slow Drinking is also about pushing the pause button on our busy lives – a relaxing moment around a good drink.<\/p>\n

Slow Drinking is an habit I would encourage you to take (and your inner body will also thank you for taking this decision ;)).<\/em> The main advantage, apart from the obvious healt benefits? It’s economic ! If you’re wallet isn’t extensive, you should consider slow drinking as well! Less alcohol means you can indulge in better spirits without breaking the bank: quality over quantity !<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here are 3 tips for aspiring slow drinkers :<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

–> Go Hygge!<\/strong> Stay home, invite some friends over (no drama queens though!) and prepare a hearty dinner or simply a casual buffet with plenty of yummy delights to choose from, create a cosy atmosphere fit for a chill and friendly evening! Get your nice glassware out and introduce your friends to your favourite whisky!<\/p>\n

–> Food & Whisky pairings:<\/strong> for a slower consumption, more “convivialit\u00e9” and new flavour discoveries. Winning pairings you can look into: whisky x cheese, whisky x chocolate, whisky x pastries… You can also cook with whisky, if you’re in lack of inspiration here, I would encourage you to check Martine Nouet’s last book “A Table!”<\/p>\n

–> Take your time and share your impressions<\/strong> with others – you can organise blind-folded tastings, tastings in the dark, or even a “blend your own” home lab, there’s no limit with what you can do with whisky !<\/p>\n

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