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<blockquote data-quote="James Snover" data-source="post: 16412633" data-attributes="member: 67454"><p>There is no hard and fast rule. Depending on your pallet, you may best like it neat. Or with a bit of water, and one or two ice cubes.</p><p></p><p>What you don't want to do is add so much ice you kill all the flavor. Likewise, don't add too much water, same thing.</p><p></p><p>You'll also find it varies with the Scotch.</p><p></p><p>Like a previous reply said: I'll usually take the first sip of a new Scotch (or Whiskey, or Bourbon, for that matter) neat. Nothing but the glass. I usually end up with one ice cube and a splash of water, but not always. If it's a really good single malt, I'll usually keep it neat. But not always; some, like Laphroiag, which is a great single-malt Scotch, I find way too overpowering, so I'll add some ice, but no water.</p><p></p><p>If it's a less-expensive brand, or most blends, I usually find a bit of water and an ice cube better pulls out the flavor. And just because a Scotch is blend, or inexpensive, doesn't mean it isn't any good. There's two really nice Texas-distilled whiskeys I've been enjoying lately. Definitely check out what is being made in your local state, there's some great stuff out there!</p><p></p><p>So, in short, it's all about what you like best for any given bottle. There is no hard, fast rule, and to Hell with anyone who tries to tell you otherwise.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="James Snover, post: 16412633, member: 67454"] There is no hard and fast rule. Depending on your pallet, you may best like it neat. Or with a bit of water, and one or two ice cubes. What you don't want to do is add so much ice you kill all the flavor. Likewise, don't add too much water, same thing. You'll also find it varies with the Scotch. Like a previous reply said: I'll usually take the first sip of a new Scotch (or Whiskey, or Bourbon, for that matter) neat. Nothing but the glass. I usually end up with one ice cube and a splash of water, but not always. If it's a really good single malt, I'll usually keep it neat. But not always; some, like Laphroiag, which is a great single-malt Scotch, I find way too overpowering, so I'll add some ice, but no water. If it's a less-expensive brand, or most blends, I usually find a bit of water and an ice cube better pulls out the flavor. And just because a Scotch is blend, or inexpensive, doesn't mean it isn't any good. There's two really nice Texas-distilled whiskeys I've been enjoying lately. Definitely check out what is being made in your local state, there's some great stuff out there! So, in short, it's all about what you like best for any given bottle. There is no hard, fast rule, and to Hell with anyone who tries to tell you otherwise. [/QUOTE]
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