Tasting flights are a good way for both seasoned and novice drinkers to experience and compare flavors. Originating in the wine community, the term “flight” describes an offering of a variety of different wines. Generally, wine flights include three to eight glasses presented for the purpose of sampling and comparing. While in vineyard and winery tours, such samples are usually tasted and spit out, in restaurants and wine bars, they are intended for sipping. Golden Isles Olive Oil in Redfern Village offers wine discussions and tastings on Tuesdays evenings with $10 wine flights that include 3 different wines.
Donna MacPherson
Wine flight Golden Isles Olive Oil
Bars and restaurants have expanded the flight idea to spirits and offer whiskey flights. These usually include three or more different types of whiskeys, served in ½ to 1 ounce pours. These are meant to sipped and savored. At Georgia Sea Grill, you’ll find 3 different spirit flights with ½ oz. pours. There is a Scotch Flight for $15, and a 13th Colony Distillery Flight that includes whiskeys, rye, and bourbon or $11. The $20 High Wire Southern Revival Flight includes red bourbon, rye whiskey, sorghum whiskey, and bourbon finished in Madeira barrels.
Benjamin Galland
High Wire Southern Revival Flight Georgia Sea Grill
Stop into one of these fine St. Simons Island establishments or ask your preferred local spot for drinks if they offer flights and expand your palate. To riff on Van Morrison, “Let your soul and spirit(s) fly.”
