Posted on 11/21/2017 8:27:19 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
Me? I'm a #3 man. I crossed out #4 for obvious reasons.
I prefer mine neat. I have tried water in a few, but i pick up more flavor without 7 out of 10 times...
Anyone who drinks Scots Whisky in a cocktail is...just...weird.
It’s all good. I would guess the method really depends on the Scotch. Some are better one way, some are better the other. There are a lot of boutique Scotch maker’s out there.
In the Heathrow airport there is a Scotch shop with literally over a hundred different regional flavors. My favorite part was the scotch drinking classes from the colorful old brit with a rich Scott brogue.
I left with a nice buzz and a lifetime appreciation for single malts.
It’s like coffee that way, dilute it too much and it’s awful.
Once, when I was a stupid teenager we mixed it with Root Beer...Once.
My sister in law is Scottish and her father in Scotland would never serve his good scotch to anyone who wanted water in it. He gave them the cheaper scotch.
Single Malt’s stand alone.
Anyone who drinks Scotch Whiskey in a cocktail is a lout or a dandy and should be shunned.
There really is something to adding a bit of water though.
I guess I could tough it out and have it his way.
I prefer whisk(e)y neat ... if it has to be in a cocktail to taste good, I’m wasting my time.
I always add water...more than most.
I’ve likely burned out my throat and need to thin the Whisky a bit so it’s not so painful.
I thought I liked the smoky peat, but then I had a very peaty one and it just tasted like creosote.
Aye!
Now, **IRISH** whiskey in coffee is another story entirely. . . . (grin)
I noticed when I started adding just a bit of water, my date’s reaction to sampling my drink went from “Ewww” to “Yum.”
If you’re buying, I’ll take anyway it’s poured...
Anyone know a sublime Scotch that is readily available (I hate the elusive small batch racket)? Utterly smooth and pleasant? I don’t drink now, but an older friend does (moderately) and I’d like to get them a nice bottle for a gift.
I’ll second that.
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