How do you have yours

yourdeadwright · 24-03-2021 3:30pm #1

Just wondering what way do you lads & ladies like your whiskey ,

I sometimes go neat some times just add ice ,depends on my mood, what i'm into at the time ,

I currently enjoy it with ginger Ale and a section of lime but every so often i change it up

As the old saying goes a "real man/woman drinks his whiskey however the F*ck he likes "

So what's your go to ?

Zaph · 24-03-2021 3:46pm

Pretty much always neat. A couple of whiskies I'll add the tiniest drop of water to.

odyssey06 · 24-03-2021 4:32pm

Depends on the whiskey or whisky.

Broadly speaking...
Your basic blends like Jameson with lots of ice or in a refreshing long drink with ice, ginger ale / cola / 7up & lime as a pick me up.

Scotch whisky one ice cube and let it melt half in.

Higher end Irish whiskey a splash of spring water - not tap water cos I'm in a hard water area and yes you can taste it.

yourdeadwright · 24-03-2021 4:38pm

odyssey06 wrote: »

Depends on the whiskey or whisky.

Broadly speaking...
Your basic blends like Jameson with lots of ice or in a refreshing long drink with ice, ginger ale / cola / 7up & lime as a pick me up.

Scotch whisky one ice cube and let it melt half in.

Higher end Irish whiskey a splash of spring water - not tap water cos I'm in a hard water area and yes you can taste it.

Pretty much what I do your every day whiskey as I call them for mixing ,
Your expensive fancy ones neat ,

Insect Overlord · 24-03-2021 6:30pm

Usually neat, but I have no problem at all saying some of my favourites are often very enjoyable with a few ice cubes thrown in.

Black Sheep · 24-03-2021 6:51pm

If it's 40% abv up to about 55% abv I'm likely to just drink it as it is, no water or ice.

Once it's 55% abv or above (I'm being a bit arbitrary here, it kind of depends on the whisky and my mood) then I'll add a splash of water, but pretty minimal... I wouldn't see the point in diluting it past just what is required to drink it neat.

I'd drink pretty much everything that way... I wouldn't put ice or mixers in anything unless it was a mixed drink / long drink.

I do use whisky and bourbon for boulevardiers, whisky sours etc.

the beer revolu · 24-03-2021 7:28pm

Mix of neat and a little water depending on the spirit and my mood.
Occasionally enjoy an ice cube in, particularly in the pub or if the whisky is very warm.
I really like hot whiskey, I use a little honey rather than sugar and I often add a slice of ginger as well as the traditional lemon and cloves. I like them pretty short. A regular hot whiskey is far too sweet and dilute for my taste.

Really enjoying whisky sours lately.
New York sour is interesting, too.

Benicetomonty · 24-03-2021 7:41pm

Splash of water. No mixers. Dont drink whiskeys that can be improved upon by adding fizz.

yourdeadwright · 24-03-2021 10:04pm

Benicetomonty wrote: »

Splash of water. No mixers. Dont drink whiskeys that can be improved upon by adding fizz.

Can be a nice refreshing drink with a kick if done correctly

picachu · 24-03-2021 10:27pm

Bourbon with ice I think is lovely during the summer.

the beer revolu · 24-03-2021 11:41pm

I enjoy a small drop of superiority in my whiskey.

Twee. · 25-03-2021 10:42am

Drop of water usually, or a cocktail. Haven't had a whiskey and ginger in ages, I must seek out some nice ginger ale. Schweppes always feels a bit too sweet for me.

the beer revolu · 25-03-2021 1:29pm

Twee. wrote: »

Drop of water usually, or a cocktail. Haven't had a whiskey and ginger in ages, I must seek out some nice ginger ale. Schweppes always feels a bit too sweet for me.

You might like a whiskey mac.
Stone's ginger wine and whisky - with or without ice.

Black Sheep · 25-03-2021 1:53pm

Twee. wrote: »

Drop of water usually, or a cocktail. Haven't had a whiskey and ginger in ages, I must seek out some nice ginger ale. Schweppes always feels a bit too sweet for me.

Horse's neck ...

1/3 bourbon
2/3 ginger beer or ginger ale
2-3 dashes bitters
Long winding lemon peel to garnish

You can sub whisky for the bourbon if it's something robust enough. I used to make it with Fentiman's ginger, I use that for everything ginger drinks related. You get hot ginger and not too sweet.

It's a bit wanky (can I use that word in a food and drink forum without it being icky?) but what makes this different is the long winding lemon peel, you basically want to make the best job of it you can, a nice long piece that winds all the way through the drink and it imparts a little bit of zing.

Twee. · 25-03-2021 6:08pm

Will give those both a try! A Moscow mule is probably the only way I'd drink vodka so the addition of bitters could be something to do with it.

I do like Fever Tree ginger actually, but must try the Fentiman's.

SteM · 25-03-2021 6:37pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

You might like a whiskey mac.
Stone's ginger wine and whisky - with or without ice.

Someone recommended this to me last week but ginger wine seems to be difficult to find.

Hodors Appletart · 26-03-2021 12:11am

Depends, I use entry level for cocktails, old fash, sours etc

I have higher ends and single malts that I just drink straight

hynesie08 · 26-03-2021 12:24am

odyssey06 wrote: »

Depends on the whiskey or whisky.

Broadly speaking...
Your basic blends like Jameson with lots of ice or in a refreshing long drink with ice, ginger ale / cola / 7up & lime as a pick me up.

Scotch whisky one ice cube and let it melt half in.

Higher end Irish whiskey a splash of spring water - not tap water cos I'm in a hard water area and yes you can taste it.

Swap scotch for bourbon and we're singing from the same hymn sheet.

How do you have yours

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