How do you take your scotch?
- Thread starter Ceiling Cat
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Where I come from, if you don't drink your Scotch straight they knock you out with a caber, rip your kilt off, throw you in a thistle patch and leave you to the wild boars.
Sauchie Haugh? Riddrie?
Most connoisseur know that little water, and I do mean a little, releases esters than carry with them hidden nuances, i just don't want to take that risk and pour to much in.If you choose ice cubes, you have 15 minutes to drink or risk being called rude names.
"Connoisseur... nuance...?" Dinna be prattlin' provocative blether like that North o'the Forth, lad.
Saw a connoisseur once, fishin' on the Sabbath he was. Ne'er tay be gleened again...
Water? Are you refering to the stuff from the faucet, or do you get it imported from the Highlands, too?
Speaking of which, there must be a niche market for designer ice in certain parts of the world. Wrap it up in refreezable cello packs and ship it to the purists, you could break even, with something left over
I've never been that concerned. I'm a believer that the tap water is just fine.Water? Are you refering to the stuff from the faucet, or do you get it imported from the Highlands, too?
Speaking of which, there must be a niche market for designer ice in certain parts of the world. Wrap it up in refreezable cello packs and ship it to the purists, you could break even, with something left over
A number of years ago I read a book entitled "The Spirit of Whiskey (An affectionate account of the Spirit of Life)" .... I forget the author's name, and I do believe that its no longer on print.
Towards the end of the book the author made a bold statement ... he said "There is only ONE way to drink a Single Malt Whiskey, and that is the way YOU like it"
Personally, I will add a 'wee' splash o' water (to release the flavour, as they say) to a glass of malt. However I do enjoy a blended whiskey with slightly more water added ... 2:1 whiskey:water ...
Al that being said ..... I do love a glass (or perhaps two) of a strong smokey Islay, large and neat on a cold winter's day .... for medicinal purposes only, of course !!!
Towards the end of the book the author made a bold statement ... he said "There is only ONE way to drink a Single Malt Whiskey, and that is the way YOU like it"
Personally, I will add a 'wee' splash o' water (to release the flavour, as they say) to a glass of malt. However I do enjoy a blended whiskey with slightly more water added ... 2:1 whiskey:water ...
Al that being said ..... I do love a glass (or perhaps two) of a strong smokey Islay, large and neat on a cold winter's day .... for medicinal purposes only, of course !!!
It appears that the Celts did conquer the Romans after all, single malt is now a staple of Christmas and Easter dinner. Introducing it to my American family proved a bit of a disaster - right away they went for the ice.
Uncouth zingari!
Uncouth zingari!
Americans prefer something sweeter than single malt whiskey, their drink is bourbon or something like Southern Comfort. Offer the beasts Cointreau or the cheaper made in Canada version Triple Sec.
I'm going to Italy next year with a side trip to Scotland; but it appears to be a bit awkward. I plan to visit The Holy Land (Islay) but it's cheaper to get there from Belfast than from Scotland proper.
I don't really drink but the one time I did take scotch it was a 21 yrs old bottle of Glenlivet over my ass for a rim job. No ice required. Does that count?
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For the Single Malt enthusiasts a bottle of Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix is a must
http://www.glenfiddich.ca/snowphoenix.php
http://www.glenfiddich.ca/snowphoenix.php
Probably made it taste better - the scotch that is.I don't really drink but the one time I did take scotch it was a 21 yrs old bottle of Glenlivet over my ass for a rim job. No ice required. Does that count?
"I don't really drink but the one time I did take scotch it was a 21 yrs old bottle of Glenlivet over my ass for a rim job. No ice required. Does that count?"
LMAO
LMAO
I picked up a bottle of limited edition "Snow Phoenix" single malt. Will report back later in the week.
