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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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Oakster Double Malt Member
Joined: 25 Sep 2015 Posts: 86 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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I added tap water to my first dram or too but then I figured I didn't know enough about whisky to do it so I stopped and I just have it as it comes now.
When I feel like I can decipher a whisky propery then I will open it up further if it needs it. |
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sorren Master Of Malts
Joined: 11 Jan 2010 Posts: 2329 Location: uk
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Ben don't use tap water, it would be better with spring water, no additional contamination..
And my answer is hardly ever.. |
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Oakster Double Malt Member
Joined: 25 Sep 2015 Posts: 86 Location: Lincolnshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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I read that the other day Sorren and as our water is a bit wierd to say the least I think I'll just try it neat until I feel the need or get a cask strength whisky |
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marler13 Member
Joined: 06 Nov 2015 Posts: 6
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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I like mine with one small ice cube then metal whiskey coolers |
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TheWM Master Of Malts
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 2037 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Here's one for you guys.
Filtered water. You know the kind. Put water into the water filter jug, removes all contaminates etc... I use filtered water on my espresso machine so that the pipes get less burred and all limescalely.
Whilst I don't actively use my water jug like I did 5 years ago (although, let's be honest - a 'drop' of water does actively open the flavours), this would be a route I'd consider above bottled water (for cost reasons mainly).
Yes, I'm a cheapskate*
*See poor young parent with 2 kids. |
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sorren Master Of Malts
Joined: 11 Jan 2010 Posts: 2329 Location: uk
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Nothing wrong with that, I know quite a few people who boil the water in s kettle then use that water once cooled down.. Every one is different.. I'm just happy with my whisky neat.. |
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Whisky Dog Master Of Malts
Joined: 09 Apr 2014 Posts: 668
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:31 am Post subject: |
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99.9% of the time I have my whiskies at bottled strength but when I do need some water I would take some from my Brita water filter. |
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mickod88 Member
Joined: 24 Jan 2016 Posts: 14 Location: West Midlands
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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i've only recently (24 Hrs) started drinking whisky with water. I used to have a cube of ice with a dram, but started taking a dislike to that idea. But with a little water, it just takes that wee edge off it, and i can enjoy it alot more. so it'll probably be the way i'll drink it from now on. |
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sorren Master Of Malts
Joined: 11 Jan 2010 Posts: 2329 Location: uk
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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It is always worth trying it with and without water until your palate becomes accustomed to the alcohol.. And remember there is no wrong way to drink it.. Just mine 😂😂 |
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Acksboy Double Malt Member
Joined: 28 Feb 2016 Posts: 144 Location: Elgin
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Each to their own. I enjoy it with a small ice cube that melts away and helps lower the temperature and create (in my opinion) a far clearer flavour, however I have friends who believe this is pure blasphemy |
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TheWM Master Of Malts
Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Posts: 2037 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Acksboy wrote: | Each to their own. I enjoy it with a small ice cube that melts away and helps lower the temperature and create (in my opinion) a far clearer flavour, however I have friends who believe this is pure blasphemy |
You have knowledgeable friends |
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Acksboy Double Malt Member
Joined: 28 Feb 2016 Posts: 144 Location: Elgin
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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TheWM wrote: | Acksboy wrote: | Each to their own. I enjoy it with a small ice cube that melts away and helps lower the temperature and create (in my opinion) a far clearer flavour, however I have friends who believe this is pure blasphemy |
You have knowledgeable friends |
Knowledgeable? Questionable I'd say ðŸ˜"? |
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DanO Master Of Malts
Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Posts: 397 Location: Norwich
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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I never add water to any whisky, even cask strength stuff, why dilute the pleasure. |
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WinBase Single Malt Member
Joined: 20 Oct 2016 Posts: 64 Location: Bradford, Uk
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:08 pm Post subject: Surely You have to try water |
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I always try without then with. I used to be a totally 'neat' drinker the way god intended, until i learned, that using a tad of pure spring water usually brings out different facets and clears some of the alcohol which sits on the top. i NEVER use tap water or ice cubes. After trying it straight from the bottle i believe its a good idea to wait 10 mins for it to open up, just teasing yourself & enjoying the nose, and im always amazed at how different some scotch can be a short time later. ive also started to use a lid on my nosing glass to get the maximum hit, especially from powerful expressions like ardbeg. or to get the full christmas cake from allardice. GL |
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HJ Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Posts: 427
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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I voted no water because neat is how I drink it probably 99% of the time. In trying to get the very best out of something I find not satisfying I will add a teaspoon of water or maybe a few ice chips to experiment. |
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