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Whisky
« on: 16 July 2008, 22:17:43 »
After chatting at the lakes, and being introduced to a splash of water in whisky...Thought I'd see the general thoughts on the matter, So vote away with some details please...
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2008, 22:18:45 »
How do you like it?

I've always been a 'neat' man since discovering it at the lakes last year, but am experimenting with water
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2008, 22:19:38 »
neat!
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #3 on: 16 July 2008, 22:20:25 »
Ive gone for a splash of water, but thats only in the cask strength stuff for obvious reasons ::)
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2008, 22:20:40 »
with ice! not that it melts  :y
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #5 on: 16 July 2008, 22:24:39 »
A quality single malt Scotch whiskey always full strength; NEAT. :y :y

It is an insult to this nectar of spirits, a ruination of its fine qualities and simply a criminal waste of your money to dilute it! :o :o :o ;D ;)

The cheap blended stuff is best to have coke or water with it. ;D :y
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #6 on: 16 July 2008, 22:25:23 »
I never touch the stuff as i am tea total :)
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« Reply #7 on: 16 July 2008, 22:27:11 »
Clear spirits can be mixed. Dark spirits should be taken neat (as a nip or dram) Water in any scotch has the same effect for me as drinking salt water(spew) Same applies to a good Rum or Brandy, if it's that good don't break with it. Some one took a long time over it to get it that good. :o
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #8 on: 16 July 2008, 22:28:32 »
"A Drop of Water to Wake It Up"    :y :y :y :y :y

Taught to me by a gentleman with a palate to die for, he was the chief blender for a major distillery for over 30 years, and actually carried a flask of water with him, as his palate was so advanced he could taste the differences in regional water !!  Thus by using his own water all the time he would only taste the differences in the whisky.

He would ALWAYS, without fail, add about 25% water and leave it for 2-3 minutes before drinking, to allow the esters to react with the water and allow the full flavour and bouquet of the whisky to be released.

He told me that to drink it neat was a waste of the skill of the distiller as you would miss all the subtleties and nuances within the drink.

Since then I try to do the same  :y :y
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #9 on: 16 July 2008, 22:30:06 »
Interestingly from the back of my latest bottle ( the 60% proof stuff)..

"Douglas Cruickshank, our master distiller, recommends the addition of a dash of water to release all the aromas and bring the whisky to a perfect drinking strength"

Which is the opinion I got from the lakes  

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Re: Whisky
« Reply #10 on: 16 July 2008, 22:31:55 »
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Interestingly from the back of my latest bottle ( the 60% proof stuff)..

"Douglas Cruickshank, our master distiller, recommends the addition of a dash of water to release all the aromas and bring the whisky to a perfect drinking strength"

Which is the opinion I got from the lakes  

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I wonder what that is :y
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #11 on: 16 July 2008, 22:33:11 »
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I never touch the stuff as i am tea total :)

Some would say I am tea total too Maria, I'm rarely without a cup of tea on the go and know full well I should cut down on the caffeine. But on the odd occasion I do drink it has to be vodka and coke.  I quite like rose wine but it goes straight to my head, lol.

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Re: Whisky
« Reply #12 on: 16 July 2008, 22:34:12 »
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Interestingly from the back of my latest bottle ( the 60% proof stuff)..

"Douglas Cruickshank, our master distiller, recommends the addition of a dash of water to release all the aromas and bring the whisky to a perfect drinking strength"

Which is the opinion I got from the lakes  

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I wonder what that is :y


All your fault!!

Actually is it?  seeing as I told you where that little shop was  ;D

Aberlour A'bunadh for the rest of you  :y  Highly recommended
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #13 on: 16 July 2008, 22:35:04 »
if you want a nice smooth one, try oban single malt, 10 or 14 year, no water just on its own. luverly stuff. :y
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Re: Whisky
« Reply #14 on: 16 July 2008, 22:36:08 »
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if you want a nice smooth one, try oban single malt, 10 or 14 year, no water just on its own. luverly stuff. :y


Ohh I will......

generally favouring the Islay's at the moment, but lots to try!
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