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2. After the first one, who cares if there is ice or not.

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Wed Apr 10, 2019, 05:38 PM

Apr 2019

Good Whiskey, no ice.
Cheap Whiskey, lots of ice.

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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