Whisky

A daft 19 yo me was at a family home leg stag up north (good few years ago). Ended up back at my uncles house and he asked if I’d like a whisky. Can’t remember what I picked but he had very expensive taste and I asked for coke in it.. he stopped, turned and looked at me and said ā€œright, you can have water or ice or I’ll have that backā€; I apologised, asked for both an never looked back. I laugh thinking back on it but I always remember his glance back at me was as if he was going to string me up for suggesting it.. and rightly so!!! Silly, naive and uneducated me šŸ˜‚ wouldn’t dream of such sacrilege now!!

Big Hun bastard uncle?
 
Have you tried whisky stones? I keep a couple in the freezer - cools the whisky without diluting it.
I will try that. I like a whisky, but I'm not that knowledgeable about it. I'm told by people who are that a tiny bit of water opens it up. Views?
 
I will try that. I like a whisky, but I'm not that knowledgeable about it. I'm told by people who are that a tiny bit of water opens it up. Views?
Depends what it is and what you like. Does change it sometimes for the better but not always! Adjust to suit yourself. Some of the cask strength ones definitely need it in my view!
 
I will try that. I like a whisky, but I'm not that knowledgeable about it. I'm told by people who are that a tiny bit of water opens it up. Views?
Just to condradict myself again aye a TINY splash of water opens it up mate.
 
I will try that. I like a whisky, but I'm not that knowledgeable about it. I'm told by people who are that a tiny bit of water opens it up. Views?
You should always try whisky neat, imho, even the cask strength stuff. Then add water bit by bit until it's the way you like it. Finding that sweet spot can be tricky. Nothing worse for me than watery whisky.
I use a teaspoon or a pipette to add water. Sounds wank, but hey, it's my whisky and I'll drink it my way. 😁
 
Just had a wee gander at the kettle and seen all the limescale in it.

So why would anyone want to put a dash of that crap water into a decent whisky?

Straight is the only way to guzzle whisky when down south.
 
I have been drinking JD Fire with apple & elderflower water. Tastes just like apple pie!

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one of my favourite drinks
 
Bought the Glenallachie malt of the year at the weekend. Tour was good as well.

Favourite is Glenfarclas bought the 105 special edition.

Also went to Glenfiddich what an operation that is. Bought a Balvennie. My Uncle does tours in Grantown with his air b n b Haus Alba. Anybody interested get in touch it’s a fantastic weekend.
 
Bought the Glenallachie malt of the year at the weekend. Tour was good as well.

Favourite is Glenfarclas bought the 105 special edition.

Also went to Glenfiddich what an operation that is. Bought a Balvennie. My Uncle does tours in Grantown with his air b n b Haus Alba. Anybody interested get in touch it’s a fantastic weekend.
We’re up that way just now. Passed Glenfarclas yesterday - had a tasting session there last year, lovely stuff.