Extratasty - Single Malt Scotch by HeadOrange

1 part Scotch

A splash of Water

This is the "proper" way to serve and drink a scotch. Ice will numb your tongue effecting the flavors and senses emanating from the drink.

1. Pour scotch to taste. Some measure by "fingers."

2. Mix in a splash of lukewarm water to release the scent of the scotch and enhance the flavor.

3. Sip and enjoy.

Rating

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66 votes

Mon Mar 13th '06

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	no face, and no chase. straight up. watering it down is fine too if youre sane. - viciousg42 (515 days ago)
	yo, no Bowmore love? Heathens, all of you. Laphroaig and Lagavulin are great, without a doubt, but of all the Islays, Bowmore manages to layer the most other flavors on top of the usual peaty/smoky/camp fire flavor of the Islays. - Bronx Cheer (582 days ago)
	So good. - aeiou (804 days ago)
	I agree 100%. A splash of water, preferrably spring water from near the distillery. I suggest anything from Laphroaig, Ardbeg or Lagavulin, if you like it strong & flavorful. Highland park is about as perfect a single malt as there is, as well. - geoffreygeoffrey (871 days ago)
	NO ice cubes. Ice will numb your tongue and you won't be able to detect the subtle variances in the scotches. A “splash” is like a few drops at the most, anything more will dull the taste; lukewarm water will cause the scotch to release its bouquet which in turn enhances the flavor. Leave ice for soda. - HeadOrange (898 days ago)
	Fark the water, drink the farking scotch! - Amaranth (899 days ago)
	Leave out the water for the real thing. - gooru (900 days ago)
	a nice drink depending on wether or not you use nice scotch or the cheap crap. But aint nothin special im afraid1 - the unhappy english liver (900 days ago)
	um . . . most likely in twenty years. but not today. - Elvis (900 days ago)
	i'll second the vote for the Talisker. and though you suggest no ice, i have to admit i do like ice with the blended varieties like the one i've fashioned my name after. for single malt though, neat, or with a small amount of water, is definitely the way to go. - theinfamousgrouse (905 days ago)
	Johnny Walker and other mixes are NOT recommended. Stick with a single malt as opposed to a mix. Much improved! - HeadOrange (912 days ago)
	If you like peaty malts, try the Talisker, which has a lovely peat, along with a pepper finish and complex flavors. - booklegger451 (927 days ago)
	I'm a fan of peaty scotches: Laphroaig, Lagavulin... - deadhorse (928 days ago)
	It's a damn good thing I can't afford to drink them more often :) - crunchyk9 (930 days ago)
	How about some Scotch Whisky suggestions? I like "The Balvenie 15 year old", and enjoyed "Highland Park" 18 as well as "The Glenlivet" 18 year old. Too bad I cannot afford to drink them more often! - otterson (944 days ago)