What Are Whiskey Legs? | Understanding Tears in Your Glass 🥃

What Are Whiskey Legs? | Understanding Tears in Your Glass 🥃

ZZ Top said it best: “She’s got legs.”
But what does that mean when we’re talking whiskey?

In this short video, I explain what whiskey legs (also known as tears) are, and how they give us clues about the mouthfeel and texture of the pour.
Long, thick legs? That usually means a more oily, rich mouthfeel.

🟤 In this video, you'll learn:
✔️ What whiskey legs (tears) are
✔️ How they form in your glass
✔️ Why they can indicate body, texture, and flavor
✔️ Why whiskey nerds always swirl their glass first

So next time you see those slow-moving streaks down your Glencairn? You’ll know exactly what you’re looking at.

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— Keith | Beardly Bourbon & Spirits

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