What is your favorite Scotch Whisky

01-06-2011, 01:55 PM

If you wanna destroy the flavors by using ice.... do so. But if you wanna enjoy the real flavor of a Scotch you may use some drops of water, but never ice.

In Scotland they would KILL you if you use ice... just saying....

Other question: would you ever light a cigar with a Zippo gasoline lighter? I guess it´s a no go.... it´s the same with ice and Scotch.

dwoodward · 01-07-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eldondo

If you wanna destroy the flavors by using ice.... do so. But if you wanna enjoy the real flavor of a Scotch you may use some drops of water, but never ice.

So what if a person doesn't enjoy the taste of scotch straight up and enjoys the more mellow taste of it on ice? Are you saying they are wrong for drinking what they like? They should be forced to endure something they don't like just because you have a view that is different than theirs?

If that is the case, then I would hate parties at your place, last thing I need is someone yelling at me for drinking my beer in a glass with 2 olives rather than out of the bottle.

TripleF · 01-07-2011, 06:17 PM

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dwoodward · 01-10-2011, 03:25 PM

What exactly does putting a splash of water in a scotch do to it? Since I have been drinking scotch (and very much enjoying it) without ice for the last week or so, I have today put a splash of water in it. (no water dropper, so I couldn't get exactly a few drops, don't think it matters)

The scotch still has the flavor, but noticeably less burn when it gets to my stomach. I am still undecided if it tastes better.

Just wondering why this is "suggested" or done in the scotch community.

01-06-2011, 01:55 PM	#1
eldondo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky If you wanna destroy the flavors by using ice.... do so. But if you wanna enjoy the real flavor of a Scotch you may use some drops of water, but never ice. In Scotland they would KILL you if you use ice... just saying.... Other question: would you ever light a cigar with a Zippo gasoline lighter? I guess it´s a no go.... it´s the same with ice and Scotch.

01-07-2011, 06:17 PM	#3
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01-10-2011, 03:25 PM	#4
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky What exactly does putting a splash of water in a scotch do to it? Since I have been drinking scotch (and very much enjoying it) without ice for the last week or so, I have today put a splash of water in it. (no water dropper, so I couldn't get exactly a few drops, don't think it matters) The scotch still has the flavor, but noticeably less burn when it gets to my stomach. I am still undecided if it tastes better. Just wondering why this is "suggested" or done in the scotch community.