18 hours ago, Bernie said:. I can never understand why people add ice to whiskey, the glass has hopefully been washed in water and that should be as close to whiskey as water comes!
@Bernie: If you graduate to cask strength or general higher proof expressions you will find that not only water is necessary*, but actually beneficial to experience the full range of flavors the whiskey has to offer, as it tames of the alcoholic nose and the volatiles. Similarly, if you are are into peated whiskeys you’ll find that water modulates the smokiness (buy a bottle of Laphroaig and try it out). And lastly, adding ice gives you a chance to sample expressions at higher proof than you would find enjoyful at room temperature.
At the end - and not only with whiskey - it is all a matter of personal taste (and experience).
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*except for @JoNorvelleWalker🤗
