Nothing wrong with an ice cube or two (or a splash of water) in a nice glass of whiskey or scotch. All ballers should know that it helps to open up the flavors of the drink. Just sayin.
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Nothing wrong with an ice cube or two (or a splash of water) in a nice glass of whiskey or scotch. All ballers should know that it helps to open up the flavors of the drink. Just sayin.
Yeah, don't know about that bro, I don't think any whisky maker would agree. If you want full flavor then whisky should be drunk neat with no water, no ice cube, no cold at all. But americans do have a tradition for drinking with ice and that is perfectly fine, but the ice actually subdues the flavor, it doesn't bring it out.
Don't shoot the messenger, but there should be no ice or water in whisky if you want the full taste and flavor. Of course, if you're drinking cheap whisky then you might not want the full flavor.
edit: I'm drunk on cheap wine btw atm.
Obviously it's all personal taste. Nothing wrong with drinking it neat. Adding 10 ice cubes to a class of good whiskey probably isn't going to give you the full experience of the drink, but to each his own. I like most scotch's neat, while most whisky's I'll add one cube or just a quick splash of water. I'm not talking a whiskey & water here, just a quick blast of water. I think it helps the flavor in most cases.
Here's a good article on the subject. The proper way to drink fine whiskey: an anorak reality check | Whisky Advocate Blog
You can drink whisky with water, ice or soft drinks, but if you want the full flavor and all nuances of the whisky then it should be neat. Try it yourself with a good bottle. It is a real shame to waste good whisky with ice, water or soda. You don't put ketchup on a kobe steak either. Of course, if drinking socially in a bar or something, then neat might not be what you're after, but still, for the full flavor then neat.
I'm not trying to be a wiseass here, because I used to drink with ice or water too, but then when I tried neat, I discovered that you really get a lot more taste and it is a totally different experience and much richer taste.
I agree. I think you'll find most Canadian whiskeys are suggested to be served on the rocks or in a cocktail. If I want full flavor, I will enjoy a whiskey that deserves to be drunk neat. The CC12 is the same level as Crown. Makes a good Manhattan, plays well with ginger ale, etc. I enjoy it when I'm tired of beer. I dub around the house doing projects, I'll keep a glass handy. A little more refreshing on the rocks if you've built up a lather. Good to know people enjoy their brown liquors...any which way.
fuck Canadian whisky.
where is all my bourbon lovers at? im in the middle of bourbon country myself
where is all my bourbon lovers at? im in the middle of bourbon country myself
I'm 100% in agreement with you. I don't like to drink whiskey on the rocks either. My method involves putting one ice cube or a the equivalent of a spoon full of water in a glass of said drink. Stir it the water in or let the ice cube melt in. Not to dilute the strength. Some say, myself included, that it helps bring out some of the flavors. Might be something to it, maybe not.
I say drink it neat, on the rocks, with Dr. Pepper if you like. Whatever floats your boat. As for Canadian Whiskey, I've never been a big fan. I like bourbon or scotch personally.
So here's a question for all. What's the absolute best whiskey you've ever had the pleasure of drinking?
For me it it has to be Louis XIII. My friends grandfather passed away and left him an unopened bottle from 40 years ago. That's one good cognac.
Don't know really, I am not really that much of a hobbyist. I've gotten single malts served which I don't know the names off. It's an expensive hobby, so it will have to wait until I'm 50 or so. Anyway, Cognac is definitely my favorite spirit in terms of taste, but most people think the taste is too heavy.
Although a criminal CC rocks drinker, I believe the best I've had, neat, is:
Although years ago, I had a client take me to a place in downtown Philly called the Vault at the Ritz-Carlton. We smoked some nice stogies and the dude ordered up some $100 a glass cognac that was might fine - wish I could remember what though...cheap ass Canadian whiskey killed those cells long time ago.
I mostly stick to Johnny Walker Black Label, Gold Label, and johnny walker Explorers Edition which isn't sold in the states right now, mostly duty free shops..
LOL... How can you even have a conversation without: Pappy!
This is the finest Bourbon you will ever taste. Problem is you can't get it!
This is the finest Bourbon you will ever taste. Problem is you can't get it!
Good old Johnny Black, it's very popular here in Thailand. It's like a pecking order in clubs what whisky you drink cause everyone drinks whisky mix and no one drinks beer. So 10 Pipers (or somethng like that) for the peasents, Johnny Red for middle class and Black for ballers and prostitutes
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I drink a lot of crown, but if you think that ends the thread. Well, u probably haven't had 40 Creek.