The Origin
Popularized by industry experts like Dave Broom and Whisky Magazine, this approach simplifies the complex world of scotch and bourbon into an understandable map.
The Architecture
Often presented as a Grid or Map rather than a wheel. It plots whisky on two primary axes: Smoky vs. Delicate and Light vs. Rich.
The Flavor Landscape
It clusters whiskies into intuitive camps: Peated/Smoky, Fruity/Spicy, Floral/Herbal, and Rich/Sherried. It helps users understand the balance between the spirit character and the cask influence.