|
|
philou_a7
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 6
Rating: 0  
|
|
When I started drinking Scotch last year one thing I learned quickly is that I don't like any ice in it all. Drinking it neat is what I enjoy best.
But now that it's getting hot here in the mid-west I'm thinking of trying ice in Scotch again. Right now I'm drinking Seagram's VO with a couple of big ice cubes. It's not bad, so far. But maybe that's because it's only
40% alcohol.
Anyway, my question is - what Scotch do you like to drink with ice? Are there any single malts/blended that really taste great with ice? I just might be forced to get out my bottle of Highland Park 12 and drop a few ice cubes in it when the heat really shoots up.
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
el-drunko
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 3
Rating: 0  
|
|
For sipping, I like my single malts and quality blends neat, as do you.
It's been over 100 F. here for a week or so now, and I've found that an inexpensive, but palatable, blended Scotch in a tall glass with ice and soda water is quite refreshing, several even more so. I say inexpensive because I drink a lot of these 'coolers'! YMMV I also hasten to admit that
I drink a lot of espresso with Vodka and many Rum and Cokes, merely to keep my blood alcohol at an adequate level.
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
dicky
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 4
Rating: 0  
|
|
The problem with Bud Lite is that it has no flavor whatsoever.
No, wait. I remember once reading about a flavor analysis of Coors, and it actually had precisely two distinctly identifiable flavors (as opposed to ales which have hundreds).
My Speyburn on ice has at least eight.
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
dicky
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 4
Rating: 0  
|
|
chill it and your tongue with ice to subdue the flavors, you can drink it.
No, I think I said what I said, not what you said.
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
stantiques
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 3
Rating: 0  
|
|
Teacher's Highland Cream.
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
dicky
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 4
Rating: 0  
|
|
As malts go, I think Bowmore Legend (or McClellands Islay) are great with ice. Another cheap malt that is delicious on ice is Speyburn--it has plenty of flavor to keep it assertive even over cubes.
I also drink the Signatory Vintage 5-year-olds (e.g., Orkney, Islay) on ice, because they're disappointing neat. They're not that great on ice either, to tell the truth.
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
el-drunko
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 3
Rating: 0  
|
|
Blasphemy! Don't drink anything called 'Lite' unless ordered by your doctor. Otherwise, if yer gonna drink beer, drink BEER!
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
el-drunko
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 3
Rating: 0  
|
|
Gin & Tonic, Bourbon & Water, Scotch & Soda, Rum & Coke. WTF, over?
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
dicky
Fresh Boarder
Blog Posts: 0
Forum Posts: 4
Rating: 0  
|
|
<<<<<My comment was directed at someone who was going to drink watered down scotch as a summer cooler.
Though I really do think that Bowmore Legend is BETTER on ice than neat.
When taken neat, it has course and "off" elements to it that chilling removes--and it becomes a fully enjoyable whisky--and also very refreshing!
Same with the Speyburn--it's a DIFFERENT animal on ice, but in some ways it's BETTER on ice.
I have about 30 other whiskies on my shelf right now that I would NEVER add ice to. But sometimes an icey whisky is just the ticket. Is it blasphemy to have an iced Darjeeling--or must it only be had piping hot? Some whiskies are simply more enjoyable with the "off" elements removed. And an iced drink can be a very enjoyable experience in its own write.
|
|
The topic has been locked.
|
|
The Content on this site is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of the Content, or any part thereof, is made solely at Your own risk and responsibility. By entering this site you declare you read and agreed to its Terms, Rules & Privacy.
Copyright © 2006 - 2010 Drinks Planet
|
TIP: Write your question in details [ why? ]
|