Fresh start with Scotch/Whiskey and single malt

captain53 · 12-28-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

If you're going to put it on the rocks you might as well just stick with something cheap and not worry about "tasting" anything else.

I bought some small ice trays that make about 3/4" square cubes and use distilled water in them to make special rocks for my single malts and bourbons when I want them that way, usually in the summer. 3 Special Rocks and 3 fingers work out about right on a hot day.

markem · 12-28-2010, 04:09 PM

I'm posting this link (haven't read very much of it, but it seems okay) just so that I have an excuse to post the pic from the page

http://www.maltmadness.com/malt-whis...to-scotch.html

mmblz · 12-28-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain53

I bought some small ice trays that make about 3/4" square cubes and use distilled water in them to make special rocks for my single malts and bourbons when I want them that way, usually in the summer. 3 Special Rocks and 3 fingers work out about right on a hot day.

... but you still end up masking the flavor...

Personally I feel there are better summer drinks - my scotch consumption goes down in the summer, up in the winter...
But then I also do not enjoy warm beer

SD Beerman · 12-28-2010, 05:23 PM

The best way is to find a bar that carries lots of scotches. Then find a bartender that likes to drink them. Start when it's not busy so they can chat and ask questions. They use similar terms to describe beers, wines and foods so the terminology isn't too difficult. There are unique terms but they are easy to grasp. Be adventurous and if you don't like something initially go back after you have tried 10 more because your appreciation will change...Best of luck on another slippery slope....

12-28-2010, 04:09 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,646 Trading: (47)	Re: Fresh start with Scotch/Whiskey and single malt I'm posting this link (haven't read very much of it, but it seems okay) just so that I have an excuse to post the pic from the page http://www.maltmadness.com/malt-whis...to-scotch.html __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

12-28-2010, 05:23 PM	#4
SD Beerman Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Larry from Sunny S.D. Posts: 1,436 Trading: (3)	Re: Fresh start with Scotch/Whiskey and single malt The best way is to find a bar that carries lots of scotches. Then find a bartender that likes to drink them. Start when it's not busy so they can chat and ask questions. They use similar terms to describe beers, wines and foods so the terminology isn't too difficult. There are unique terms but they are easy to grasp. Be adventurous and if you don't like something initially go back after you have tried 10 more because your appreciation will change...Best of luck on another slippery slope....