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Do You Add Water To Your Whisky or Whiskey? |
No, I never add water to my whisky. |
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Yes, I always add water with my whisky. |
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I sometimes add water to my whisky. |
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I add ice to my whisky. |
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I add mixers such as ginger ale or coke. |
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Frankie Master Of Malts
Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 314
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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I never add so much as a drop of water. I would agree with those who say it dilutes and weakens the flavours of the whisky. That is only my opinion i believe there is no right or wrong way to drink whisky just do it the way you best enjoy it.
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Jim New Member
Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:00 am Post subject: |
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I sometimes add just a little water, i feel some whiskies do need a little water to bring out their hidden flavors. But i also agree some whiskies can be spoilt by adding water. For me sherried malts such as the Macallan dont need any water.
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Whisky Mac New Member
Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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I have a preference for sherried malts such as Macallan and would never consider adding any water to these.
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Mr Mac Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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I sometimes add a little water just depends on the whisky and my mood.
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London Joe Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 6 Location: England
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:21 am Post subject: |
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As whats been said by others above i never add a drop of water as it i think it dilutes the tase and lessens my enjoyment of the whisky.
Joe |
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Richard New Member
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Norwich Enngland
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:14 am Post subject: |
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I always at least try a little water in my whisky just to see if any hidden characteristics are revealed.
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Sam New Member
Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 3 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:22 am Post subject: |
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I never add a drop, for me water does nothing but weaken the flavour of the whisky.
Sam |
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Bruce Member
Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:32 am Post subject: |
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I sometimes add a drop of water - never enough to dilute the taste and not to all whiskies (or at least, if I have added water to a whisky once that doesn't mean I will again)... basically I've read different opinions on this and, out of curiosity more than anything, I add the drop of water to see if it does change the taste (but of course you have to taste it without water first - and thats the point where I decide if its worth a drop or not!) _________________ Bruce @ Scotland from the Roadside |
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Fergie Master Of Malts
Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1657
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Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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I sometimes add a wee drop of water but mainly to cask strength whiskies.
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Lenny Member
Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Posts: 5
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:16 am Post subject: |
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I would always add a drop of water to most Cask Strength whisky but with say a sherried cask strength I would always try it first before diluting, to make sure I'm not watering something down I shouldnt have. More often than not iwould drink sherried cask strength whiskies as they come out the bottle.
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Keith Master Of Malts
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1507 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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I do not add anything to my whisky. I have read a couple books, and the authors try to convince you it will bring out all these hidden flavours but i have tried adding water and to me it does nothing but dilute the flavour and reduce my enjoyment even when adding just a drop. Having said all that i have yet to venture into the world of cask strength whiskies so perhaps i wiould appreciate a drop of water in a cask strength whisky.
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Peatman New Member
Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:28 am Post subject: |
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I never add any water at all, i think it can dilute out more flavour than what it reveals. |
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Steve M Member
Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 6 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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I find i prefer most malts without any water added, but i do always add a drop of water at least once to any new malt i try for the first time just to see if it reveals any hidden flavours which are not apparent without the water. |
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Rob Member
Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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I sometimes add water just depends on the whisky.
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Maltman Member
Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 7 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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I never add any water. As already mentioned here, I think adding water to whisky dilutes it and kills more flavour than it reveals.
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