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I know its a sin to add water
mogley98
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to my Bourbon but I do! :shock:
I have developed a palate for a certain range of proof, generally I prefer 70-90 proof on the high end. Some of the Bourbons I try are higher and even much higher proof and I don't feel like I can accurately judge the flavor the same so I OMG, I add water. I found this nifty web site that allows me to be more precise in the volume of water but honestly I usually just let more of the ice cubes melt to temper the flavor.
http://whiskyadvocate.com/how-to-water-your-whisky/
I have developed a palate for a certain range of proof, generally I prefer 70-90 proof on the high end. Some of the Bourbons I try are higher and even much higher proof and I don't feel like I can accurately judge the flavor the same so I OMG, I add water. I found this nifty web site that allows me to be more precise in the volume of water but honestly I usually just let more of the ice cubes melt to temper the flavor.
http://whiskyadvocate.com/how-to-water-your-whisky/
Why don't we go to school and work on the weekends and take the week off!
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KC
Yep, and Yep.
But I tell you what, daughter in law gave me a bottle of $49 booze at Christmas, some kind of elite bourbon never heard of it, the damn stuff is 98 proof and I just can't drink it. Can't drink it straight.
So I have to put a shot of water in there. And, it is some damn good bourbon.
This type discussion always cracks me up anyway, especially those "never add water to whiskey" crowers. I've got news for them, the distillery added water to it before they bottled it, that's how they magically get it to the proof listed on the bottle. Fact is they added water to it before they aged in those wonderful wooden barrels then added it again before bottling.
You know what a stinking drunk 16 year old remembers from the illness that followed. I have never had a drink of whiskey or bourbon since that. I can't even stand the smell of it. I can drink Vodka , beer, Tequila and manage a gin once in awhile but today I would drink the water and throw out the bourbon or whiskey. How's that for a sin !
Yep, that's true although I can't recall the scientific reason either. When I've had the opportunity to order an excellent old Scotch at an upscale bar, the server will usually bring a small pitcher of water so I can add my own amount. The water apparently opens up the aromas so your nose picks up more of the variations in smell. The aromas are half the fun of drinking a fine Scotch.
I like a lot of good Bourbons, neat. Sometimes, I like just one or two small ice cubes, or better yet one large ice cube that melts real slow.
It all depends on my mood......
I agree, drink it how you like it.
Blanton's has been my favorite as of late, although it can be near impossible to find. I've been lucky and crafty enough to gotten ahold 4 bottles! And there are always a couple bottles of Basil Hayden in the cabinet. Woodford Reserve and Eagle Rare are kept at home too......I really like Caribou Crossing for a Canadian Whiskey. It's very good in my opinion.
Damn, 8am and now I'm thirsty.
I don't drink a whole lot of hard liquor; pretty much some good Scotch Whiskey a couple of times a week.
I happen to enjoy it a room temperature and without any water.
Have had a number of people at the house put water and/or ice in a shot of $ 200.00 Scotch. It is how they enjoy it, and that is what is important.
I do get a kick out of those who pretentiously raise their nose at the 'sin' of watering down good whiskey. If someone is at my house, I want their experience to be as enjoyable as possible. If that means they put an ice cube in a glass of 21 year-old Glen Dronach, more power to them.
Edit: Have a friend who puts ketchup on everything. One July 4th, I grilled 1-1/2" rib-eyes and lobster tails.
He asked for his rib eye well done and then drenched it in ketchup. I bit my lip. I almost drew blood when he dumped ketchup on the lobster.
To each his own. He enjoyed his dinner and complimented me on both the steak and lobster. I will never understand it, but am happy he enjoyed what he ate.
Brad Steele
I think cask strength is simply too much alcohol for the flavors to properly be sensed by the taste buds. From what I have read it appears that their may be some science behind even a few drops of water "opening up" the flavors of the Whiskey. And also that the taste bud receptors are more open to a lower proof.
HDColt51 and I along with our spouses and occasional others enjoy adult beverages most Friday nights.
I noticed that the cask strength stuff we have bought at distilleries seemed much stronger and not as enjoyable as the drinks we have at the Bar, but then I took the time to see the difference in proof and it all makes sense.
A couple ice cubes go along way to making the sipping more enjoyable, but perhaps it is also due to the fine company!
Two fingers of good bourbon...in the bottom of a wash tub.
I, myself, gave it up 25 years ago, but I am not a tee-totaller.
The Jim Beam factory laid off two workers.
I like Johnny Walker Black with ice and splash or water. At home I'm cheap and it's Red Label.
For awhile all that was available was Jim Beam, drank a bunch of that but now can't stand the taste of it. Nor can I stand Jack Daniels.
With scotch I start it out neat and most of the time add a splash , lierally only a few drops of water. Enjoyed a glass of 18 Glenlivet this weekend and added maybe a half teaspoon of water.
I prefer single malt scotch and occasionally a good quality blended scotch though. Sometimes with a cube or two, sometimes with a small splash of water, but mostly neat.
Nothing like fine whiskey and a good cigar after a hard day working, shooting or running the woods.