Bourbon Pursuit Episode 30: Aroma Academy Sensory Training

The guys from Bourbon Pursuit check out Aroma Academy as they explore the science behind using olfactory senses to know more about your bourbon.
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Robert Mohr & Tom Johnson of Aroma Academy (@AromaAcademyUS) join the podcast to talk about the science behind using olfactory senses to know more about your bourbon and the key aromas.

– How do you store your extensive bourbon collection? Is it like storing wine?
– Give us a quick intro about how you are and how you got into bourbon
– The tagline is “a sensory training for DRINKS PROFESSIONALS” so talk about what is Aroma Academy
– Are the smells common between everyone or does everyone smell something different?
– What are some of the key aromas we get from bourbon?

– Has there ever been a bourbon, scotch or wine that you’ve nosed and you said, “I’m not even going to drink that”

– Talk about your blog post on creating a Pappy Van Winkle nosing sample
– Have you found two particular brands of bourbon that are two polar opposites of one another?
– If someone purchases a kit, is there a 24-hour turnaround time or how long does it take to better develop your olfactory senses?
– Do aromas change based on density levels depending on the type of glass its in?
– Talk about letting the alcohol dissipate after pouring it in a glass before nosing and tasting
– Special 20% discount for Bourbon Pursuit listeners on the 24 Aroma Kit – When checking out, use the coupon code “Pursuit” or visit https://aromaacademy.us/bourbon1/

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Kenny Coleman and Ryan Cecil, based in Louisville, KY, are the hosts of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast. They share a passion for exploring the stories behind the bourbon industry's success, focusing on its history, the personalities involved, and, naturally, exceptional bourbon. Their guests include a wide range of individuals, from master distillers and bloggers to historians and representatives from local events.

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