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Soph0571

(9,685 posts) Wed Apr 10, 2019, 05:33 PM Apr 2019

Ice in Whisky is Wrong. Discuss (with poll) [View all]

I saw this earlier

Very funny, but I have to say. Ice in whisky is plain wrong. Waters down the good stuff. Fettercairn 25 year single malt. Two fingers. Marvellous. Add ice? shudder

So, ice in whisky, yay or nay?

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	4 (29%)
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	5 (36%)
	Whisky sucks
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	Hell it is booze, I will take it anyway I can
	4 (29%)
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Ice in Whisky is Wrong. Discuss (with poll) [View all] Soph0571 Apr 2019 OP

Same with everything else: if you want ice in your whiskey, go for it. Aristus Apr 2019 #1

That was easy! DFW Apr 2019 #3

I reckon I could introduce you to a whisky you would like... Soph0571 Apr 2019 #7

I'll take that bet and raise you a gallon of Apricot Nectar DFW Apr 2019 #9

Yeah. Can't beat that. Soph0571 Apr 2019 #11

Not gonna happen, I'm afraid DFW Apr 2019 #15

there's a no booze gene. It's possible i guess Kurt V. Apr 2019 #31

+1 demigoddess Apr 2019 #34

Noooooooooooooo Soph0571 Apr 2019 #4

After the first one, who cares if there is ice or not. democratisphere Apr 2019 #2

Yeah if I can't afford good whisky I don't drink it Soph0571 Apr 2019 #6

The fallback for cheap Whiskey is a Whiskey Sour. democratisphere Apr 2019 #8

I've got a better YUCK for you leftieNanner Apr 2019 #29

Depends on the whiskey.. pangaia Apr 2019 #5

And how you want to enjoy it Major Nikon Apr 2019 #27

Well, I'm doing some Jack right now... straight... pangaia Apr 2019 #38

I never mix whiskey with anything other than ice or a few drops of water Major Nikon Apr 2019 #43

I gave to admit as a younger Pangaia, I would. I can remember Jack and ginger after opera rehearsal pangaia Apr 2019 #46

Aye, if it's spelled "whisky"... Mister Ed Apr 2019 #10

Tis Whisky of which I speak Soph0571 Apr 2019 #12

thanks for the tip! I'd love to try that. Mister Ed Apr 2019 #13

+1 Docreed2003 Apr 2019 #17

I always thought Scotch was overrated Major Nikon Apr 2019 #44

Would ice make it taste less like industrial solvent? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #14

Pretty much :-) n/t Soph0571 Apr 2019 #16

Depends on the whiskey/whisky Docreed2003 Apr 2019 #18

"A really nice whiskey should be served with either a single cube or a dash of water" mitch96 Apr 2019 #20

+1 Docreed2003 Apr 2019 #22

"I can't recommend the bourbon trail enough to fellow whiskey lovers" mitch96 Apr 2019 #24

JD is an awesome tour Docreed2003 Apr 2019 #25

" George Dickel is on the other side of the mountain and also a great tour." mitch96 Apr 2019 #28

I know some folks turn their noses up at Dickel Docreed2003 Apr 2019 #30

"Just make sure you have room in your saddlebags for several bottles!!" mitch96 Apr 2019 #32

Yep, pretty much all commercial whiskeys are proofed with water Major Nikon Apr 2019 #45

Bourbon and Branch Water! Saviolo Apr 2019 #55

"dash of the same water used to make the bourbon" mitch96 Apr 2019 #58

Sure, ice. With the 7 Up, helps make it drinkable. Shrike47 Apr 2019 #19

Spent an afternoon at Laphroiag once. peacefreak2.0 Apr 2019 #21

That's exactly how they recommend it Docreed2003 Apr 2019 #23

My vote nay for Mr Lake. Who said.... LakeArenal Apr 2019 #26

I rarely drink whisky unless it is cold and maybe snowing. The amount of ice depends on how fat your dameatball Apr 2019 #33

Anyone ready for a ride home? GemDigger Apr 2019 #35

If the ice melts you're drinking way too slowly. Marcuse Apr 2019 #36

but it's acceptable, depending on the whiskey MissMillie Apr 2019 #37

I prefer bourbon liberal N proud Apr 2019 #39

"I prefer bourbon" mitch96 Apr 2019 #48

A shot of whiskey... mbusby Apr 2019 #40

None of the above denbot Apr 2019 #41

I could never find cubes small enough to fit into the mouth of the bottle I was pulling from JDC Apr 2019 #42

Sometimes, if you're out in public, neat is not feasible for the nursing you trackfan Apr 2019 #47

I won't tell anybody how to drink their whisky. I expect the same consideration. Paladin Apr 2019 #49

Won't tell anybody....BUT Soph0571 Apr 2019 #50

Whatever makes you happy. Paladin Apr 2019 #56

Hey this is a neat thread topic Blue Owl Apr 2019 #51

So, is it ok to refrigerate whiskey? world wide wally Apr 2019 #52

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Soph0571 Apr 2019 #53

Don't say that to the whiskey experts and consoeurs. defacto7 Apr 2019 #54

Paddy or Black Bush with a little water is best ProudLib72 Apr 2019 #57