Beebop-RIP Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I knew that would get the attention several of you. I have a question conerning Scotch and I couldn't think of a better place to ask but the local Dogz AA club. :wink: Tonight my guitar player, Mike, took me out for a few drinks in one of our local "British style" drinking establishments. To the sounds of a Celtic quartet we sat and drank and discussed the future plans of our band "Bittering Agent". (BTW, Saturday's gig was a roaring success with many there saying they though we were the best band of the three.) He insisted on buying me a "good" Scotch. He suggested Glenfiddich. It was quite good, much better than the American imitations of Scotch IMO. It had a nice bite and went down smooth. For the second round he suggested 15 year old Dalwhinnie. My, my, my. Even better. Much smoother. I may switch from Gin or Whiskey to Scotch. So here's the question... After a couple of sips (it was too good to just slam down in one gulp), Mike said I should put just a few drops of water in the drink and swirl it around. I did and much to my amazement it mellowed the Scotch and took the inital bite off it. Literally, just three or four drops. So I ask those of you who are Scotch affeciandos, why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Muahahahahaha another convert Sorry mate dont know the secret but I always take water with my whisky. I like it with about 1/2 whisky and 1/2 water , like yourself without the water I find it is too sharp. Water seems to release some of the aroma and flavour for me . . the malts you had a taste off are quite mellow, the island malts like talisker and laphroig are more peaty - my wife says they smell like medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted August 29, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Some whisk(e)y distilleries recommend a drop of water as a true tasting experience (Glenmorangie for instance IIRC). An eternal debate however, as this Whisky Forum Thread indicates . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Whisky is by definition a strong alcohol (between 40% and 60%). This high alcohol rate is difficult to appreciate by people who are not used to it. This can be considered as an aggression to the papilla's. Adding some fresh water softens the aggressive character of a strong alcohol. But, even for people who are used to drink strong alcohols, adding a drop of fresh water will open up new horizons. Adding a drop of water will provoke a chemical reaction, freeing the fragrances. The whisky will "open" itself. In the case of a "cask strength" (generally round 60%), adding water will make it possible to taste the whisky at different alcohol rates. The drinker is entitled to determine the best alcohol rate for himself. When he decides it has reached the ideal alcohol rate, he just can stop adding water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted August 29, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 You're all dooomed.......repent now...before its too late... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 what BG said...it opens up the aroma and flavour. Oh, and I agree with our Chaplain. Repent each and every one of you. Evil swine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer57 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 NOW I know why you guys are so damned hard to hit online....you're all smashed. Im calculating tangents, ballistics etc, and all you guys are doing is trying to fly a straight line. I guess that's why we keep getting that ominous "cheating has been detected" message. :idea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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