"It's on the tip of my tongue..."

[bluesbassdad]

Memory associatons are tricky and fascinating. If I catch a whiff of pine tar from one of the struggling conifers in a regional park here in the smog-laden L.A. basin, I instantly think of being in the mountains, where that smell is at first enchanting, then commonplace, and finally, unnoticed.

Sometimes, while tasting bourbon, I will get a sudden, "Ah ha!" feeling; "I know that taste/aroma. It's... It's ... Dang, it's gone!"

I feel as though some association was one neuron away from popping up to the conscious level, but it didn't quite make it.

Is this a common experience? Anyone? http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif

Yours truly,
Dave Morefield

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Yes Dave that is a very commonplace occurance. It requires you to be more diligent in your studies, and resample over and over again. There will almost always be some aroma or taste sensation you just can't put your finger on. That's the main reason to compare notes.

[ratcheer]

Yes, its very common for me.

Tim

[MurphyDawg]

Try tasting EWSB '90 formally, It is an exercise in EXACTLY that frustration. Other examples are the Banana mentioned in someone elses tasting on AAA 10 and the Orange Linn noted in Russell's Reserve. As soon as I read those, I was like "D'OH!, thats what that flavor is!!". I agree with Linn, and thats one of the many reasons that getting a whole bunch of people to post is a high priority to me because this forum makes it easier to taste, while upping the ante for those who want it. . . . . .It can be quite the resource! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

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