Rushman Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Thoughts??? http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/scotch-drinking-tips-053012 How do you drink yours? I add a few wee drops of water. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.630228,-87.069814
canadianbeaver Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 A wee bit o water to "open it up" here as well.
Ghabanos Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 I also put a dab on my palm, spread it around and let the alcohol evaporate to get the aroma of the scotch before drinking. A few drops of water for me please.
canadianbeaver Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 That is so clever... Might put some behind my ears to drive Matthew wild too...
Ghabanos Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 That is so clever... Might put some behind my ears to drive Matthew wild too... lol... funny thing is depending on the type of wood the barrels are made from will make a big diff - american oak = more cocoanut v euro oak... still learning, so wondering if others have found this also.
jman Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I never swirl my glass. I take 5 niffs, when I sip, I chew for 5 seconds and then swallow my scotch. I usually ad a water bottle cap full of water sob the scotch opens up.
edlye Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Depends on the scotch, some benefit from the addition of water but others don't. But it is purely based on your own palate and subjective preference, I usually pour two glasses (one neat, one with water added) for a bottle of whisky that I have not tried and make a comparison from there. If I add water, I usually cover the glass and let it stand for 15-20mins.
Gooie Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I like a few drops of spring water with a cask strength or non chill filtered scotch. Leave it neat for the rest.
ronin Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 My go to scotch is JWB and I always have soda with it. After that, if I have a single malt, always neat.
Lotusguy Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 mostly neat, except for some cask strength drams where I add a splash of water
mazolaman Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I learned form a few Scottish people who should know; ( an advantage of coming from the Border region) A couple of drops of water only, as described above, opens the flavour up. Except for a few of the thinner whiskies, like Speysides, where they need no thinning, and are a subtle taste. Other than that, drink plenty of it!
Zigatoh Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Neat. Funny you mention the scottish though, in a number of bars in dunoon where my mum lives, I've seen them drinking scotch in a tall glass, one shot, then fill it up with water, like it was squash or something!
ned Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 take a sip of water and then hold the water in your mouth and have a sip of scotch...the flavors are enhanced so much....i was given this tip from the master distiller of Laphroaig
Styler Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I wasn't going to post in this thread but in the pronunciation guide that follows the article the entry for Lagavulin made me laugh. It's a favourite of mine as well, we had the 1993 Distillers Edition in the quaich at our wedding. http://www.esquire.com/features/drinking/scotch-pronunciation-guide-5836909#v963655795001 I always have a sip neat if I'm trying a new whisky to decide whether I think it needs any water. Different whiskys react differently so finding what suites you best with a particular bottle can be very trial and error. Just because it's strong and peaty doesn't mean is has to have water though and just because it's light and floral doesn't mean it shouldn't have. I usually always have water with cask strength whiskys though. With regards to the amount of water then I'd say two or three drops of spring water from a pipette but no more, you don't want to dilute the whisky just trigger a chemical reaction that will release new flavour notes. To enjoy the newly released aromas I highly recommend a Glencairn glass or anything short but narrow and cylindrical as this will funnel the aroma of the whisky up towards your nose and give you a fuller experience. As always though, these are just my opinions!
nikesupremedunk Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Neat...and a splash for high octane pours. This. I found that for anything under 90 proof I don't like adding water.
Lotusguy Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I wasn't going to post in this thread but in the pronunciation guide that follows the article the entry for Lagavulin made me laugh. It's a favourite of mine as well, we had the 1993 Distillers Edition in the quaich at our wedding. http://www.esquire.com/features/drinking/scotch-pronunciation-guide-5836909#v963655795001 I always have a sip neat if I'm trying a new whisky to decide whether I think it needs any water. Different whiskys react differently so finding what suites you best with a particular bottle can be very trial and error. Just because it's strong and peaty doesn't mean is has to have water though and just because it's light and floral doesn't mean it shouldn't have. I usually always have water with cask strength whiskys though. With regards to the amount of water then I'd say two or three drops of spring water from a pipette but no more, you don't want to dilute the whisky just trigger a chemical reaction that will release new flavour notes. To enjoy the newly released aromas I highly recommend a Glencairn glass or anything short but narrow and cylindrical as this will funnel the aroma of the whisky up towards your nose and give you a fuller experience. As always though, these are just my opinions! +1 on the Glencairn glass - it makes a noticeable difference!
phoenix Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 How do you drink yours? I add a few wee drops of water. This is especially effective with Scotch bottled at 'Cask Strength' i.e. >50% alc/vol.
phoenix Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 +1 on the Glencairn glass - it makes a noticeable difference!
phoenix Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I enjoy certain blended Scotch "on the rocks" occasionally. Avoid adding ice or too much cold water to non-chill filtered varieties as they will cloud up from (non-filtered) precipitants dropping out of solution...
bombaybill Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I truly believe we are living in the golden age of scotches. The combination of price & quality selection is unbelieveable right now. I live in Southern California and it is scotch crazy over here. Prices have NEVER been better I have had over a 100 scotches in my life time so I open it up with a little bit of water or neat. Always drink in a cognac glass. Buy private bottlers, unchill filtered, uncolored, sigle cask to the extent the budget allows. Enjoy.
jacktarnold Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 I use to always drink it neat. However, I have found much more enjoyment with a splash of water.
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