Your freind is correct.I was talking to a freind and she told me she was told that high alcohol content masks the flavor of spirits. So adding some ice or water brings out the flavor? I am a little suspicious of this.
What do you think?
My understanding was that a little distilled water can help separate the flavors, but adding ice or chilling the liquor will mask them
I was talking to a freind and she told me she was told that high alcohol content masks the flavor of spirits. So adding some ice or water brings out the flavor? I am a little suspicious of this.
What do you think?
If you like your drink cold, try these stones. Whisky Stones
I was talking to a freind and she told me she was told that high alcohol content masks the flavor of spirits. So adding some ice or water brings out the flavor? I am a little suspicious of this.
What do you think?
Laphroaig, in the little booklet they pack with their product, recommends it. "In preparing your senses we recommend you add a few drops of water to your Laphroaig to awaken the bouquet in the glass."
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If you like your drink cold, try these stones. Whisky Stones
I've seen these before but have always been a little wary of what they might do to the inside of a nice scotch glass. Also, I wonder if they're completely inert or might they possibly impart a flavor of their own (or if porous, previous pours)? Has anybody used them? I might be interested in buying a set if I knew a little more about them.
FWIW, I generally add a touch of water to my Scotch (Bourbon, for me, is almost always on the rocks).