Dry Jan is done, so I’m starting of the weekend with some well know aka “off the shelf” Irish and Scots mix:
All you're missing is something peaty, try and get a Laphroaig or Ardbeg miniature? (not Bunnahabheinn, it could pass as a cheap Speyside in my experience!)
Has anyone else been to the new Johnnie Walker experience in Edinburgh ? I went last week for a tour and meal, followed by quite a few drinks in the bar, followed by a few too many Old Fashioned in The Register Club. I’m told I enjoyed it. I’ve also developed a cheeky fondness of Black Label for an easy evening drink.
The drop of water question. Some colleagues and I shared a dram of Oban with the distillery manager after a job there. He added more than a drop of water to his but what does he know?
Not drowned either. And he claimed the ideal water was from the same source as the distillery but in reality any soft water will work.
Water? Depends on several things. Different whiskies will change characteristics differently as you add water. Some don't need any, some will need just a drop to "open up", others can withstand more, but it's all down to you and your palate. So, start with your whisky of the moment, try it neat, then add just a drop, then keep adding it drop by drop until it achieves what you want it to. Somewhere along the way you'll find what works best for you with that particular whisky.
I'm afraid you can't cut corners with this method. Commitment and resolve may be required. And of course you might have to repeat the experiment several times with different whiskies. I wish you luck.
My faves, Whisky - Old Pulteney, Whiskey - Redbreast, Bourbon - Makers Mark 46.
Normally drink them neat, but a drop of water can make all the difference. As peeps have mentioned drink it with whatever you want...........okay within reason😁
Well, Friday night the Jameson went down and I found that mild, easy drinking with a short finish. Today two of the Taliskers. I didn’t like the Skye, felt a bit artificial / chemical. I followed with the Storm, much deeper, smoky and feels like it’d put hairs on your chest, I can imagine it being drunk by a haggard sailor sat in a light house during bad weather. I liked it, but would drink it slowly and in moderation.
Fun times.
