Still Waters Posted August 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Neat, on the rocks, or with a dash of mineral water. Whisky enthusiasts have long disagreed about how the amber nectar is best enjoyed, but now a scientific paper has backed the idea that diluting whisky can enhance its flavour. The work suggests that adding water boosts the concentration of flavour compounds at the surface of the drink, helping to unleash the rich mix of aromas. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/aug/17/whisky-and-water-galore-scientists-conclude-dilution-enhances-flavour 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted August 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2017 depends on the age and the house barrels used in the aging process really ... some makes tastes absolutely dull when watered down ... ~ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted August 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Heathens. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud the mackem Posted August 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Water turns you rusty and putting it into a wee dram is horrific but no doubt sassenachs dinnae ken 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackenzie44 Posted August 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2017 This totally depends on the persons view. But most of the people love to mixed it with white water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackenzie44 Posted August 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 2:17 AM, spud the mackem said: Water turns you rusty and putting it into a wee dram is horrific but no doubt sassenachs dinnae ken Solid defense! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essan Posted August 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I think they just got confused. What they meant to say is that water aways tastes better if you add some whisky too it 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonopahRick Posted August 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2017 actually if you take just a little water maybe a teaspoon full or a little less it will make the whiskey taste better. It takes some of the "burn" off but brings out the flavor. I didn't believe it either till I saw it on the net a few days ago and tried it and sure enough it works. It took the rough edge off but enhanced the flavor, I like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud the mackem Posted August 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 hours ago, TonopahRick said: actually if you take just a little water maybe a teaspoon full or a little less it will make the whiskey taste better. It takes some of the "burn" off but brings out the flavor. I didn't believe it either till I saw it on the net a few days ago and tried it and sure enough it works. It took the rough edge off but enhanced the flavor, I like it. Och A'm greetin' in ma Glen Morange....DOOMED Doomed I say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluey Posted August 25, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2017 probably.....it's the only way my fathers father drank it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted August 25, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I remember when I was 18 I was working at a hardware store selling lumber and we had a Christmas party. All the people were double my age and they ordered a round of whiskey on the rocks, I guess you could call that water lol Still tasted bad and I couldn't finish it. To this day I can't drink it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essan Posted August 25, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I tried this at my bothy in the Highlands last year. Poured a dram of Talisker and added a little drop of water straight from the burn (freshest, bestest, water on the whole planet) Nah ....... Just made it taste watery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluey Posted August 25, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2017 39 minutes ago, Essan said: I tried this at my bothy in the Highlands last year. Poured a dram of Talisker and added a little drop of water straight from the burn (freshest, bestest, water on the whole planet) Nah ....... Just made it taste watery. we have cleanest air and water in the world........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essan Posted August 25, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, cluey said: we have cleanest air and water in the world........ The best water is brown. From peat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unusual Tournament Posted August 25, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 10:20 PM, third_eye said: depends on the age and the house barrels used in the aging process really ... some makes tastes absolutely dull when watered down ... ~ i gotta agree with you on this one. Those single malt, peaty ones are great with an ice cube or two. its like the flavour gets stretched out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essan Posted August 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Drinking whisky on the rocks is what you do when you have a celebratory dram on reaching the summit of a hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted August 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thread cleaned. Keep the discussion civil and on topic please folks. Rashore, moderating team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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