This is teaching/practitioner guidance, not a statistically validated randomized whiskey trial. Group discussion and known flight themes can add information and influence. User's solo workflow remains unchanged.
Full-source second-edition wine/blind-tasting review; supplied PDF positions, not printed pagination.
Burton recommends neutral conditions, unmarked containers, consistent glasses and concealed identities until assessment, and distinguishes horizontal, vertical and semi-blind tastings. He proposes group flights, discussion and practical timing.
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Blinding removes cues but is not a complete experiment
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No access; supplied PDF positions 36–40. Blinding removes cues but is not a complete experiment.
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Burton recommends neutral conditions, unmarked containers, consistent glasses and concealed identities until assessment, and distinguishes horizontal, vertical and semi-blind tastings. He proposes group flights, discussion and practical timing.
Context and limitations
This is teaching/practitioner guidance, not a statistically validated randomized whiskey trial. Group discussion and known flight themes can add information and influence. User's solo workflow remains unchanged.
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