My World of WhiskeyPalate vs. Pallet vs. PaletteMix-Up
Three words that sound the same. In tasting notes it is always palate.
PalateThe tasting word
Your sense of taste, and how a whiskey tastes in your mouth.
- Nose, palate and finish are the three parts of a tasting note
"A rich, oily palate with cherry and oak."
PalletShipping
A wooden platform for stacking and shipping cases.
"The store got a pallet of Buffalo Trace."
PaletteColour
An artist's board of colours, or a range of colours.
"The label uses a gold and green palette."
Why It Matters
Tasting notes run nose, palate, finish. It is a small thing, but serious tasters notice when the word is wrong.
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