What is the Whisky Flavour Tree?
The Whisky Flavour Tree Poster is a flowchart-style guide that helps you decode whisky flavours in minutes – not hours.
Forget confusing wheels or science-heavy charts. This poster simplifies tasting into 3 core categories most whiskies fit into:
Rich & Spiced (think sherry casks: dried fruit, cinnamon).
Fruit & Floral (ex-bourbon casks: apples, honey).
Peaty & Smoky (Islay-style: campfire, seaweed).
Plus two bonus branches for adventurous sippers: Wood & Grain (often bourbons: nutty, cereal notes) and Heavy Funk (think Campbeltown: farmy, umami flavours).
Why I Created This
As a whisky lover (with over 300 bottles at home) and a creative– not a scientist – I wanted a tool that works for real people.
Traditional tasting guides overwhelmed me with terms like “ethyl vanillin” or “petrichor.” So I designed the Flavour Tree to:
Start broad (no PhD required).
Let you explore specific flavours only if you want to.
Look gorgeous framed in your home bar.
What Makes It Different?
✅ Flowchart Design: Follow intuitive branches like a choose-your-own-adventure.
✅ No Chemistry Degree Needed: Made for casual drinkers, not lab technicians.
✅ Universal: Works for Scotch, bourbon, Japanese whisky – even rum or mezcal!
✅ Sustainable: Printed on FSC-certified paper with a semi-gloss finish.
Where to Buy
Ready to turn sips into “Aha!” moments?
Etsy: Shop Now on Etsy
Shopify: Buy Directly Here
Available in A1 (bold) and A2 (compact) sizes. Frames not included.
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