| There is no true rule of thumb when drinking | | | | tolerated by malt without hesitation. |
| whisky but there are a few things to keep in | | | | At 40-60% alcohol, whisky is indeed a strong |
| mind to make the experience a lot more | | | | spirit and will definitely get the attention of the |
| enjoyable. It should be pointed out that if the | | | | less than experienced in drinking it. Throwing in a |
| general rule of thumb is not observed there is still | | | | dash of mineral water will soften the blow so to |
| no reason not to enjoy this wonderful spirit. | | | | speak and calm its aggressive nature. The term |
| You should never put ice in a great dram as it kills | | | | "the whisky will open itself" is in reference to the |
| the taste and aroma, however, some do prefer it | | | | aroma being released when water is added so a |
| this way. The glass that is originally designed to | | | | few drops will surely bring even the most |
| accept a fine malt whisky is very wide at the top | | | | experienced of malt drinkers to bliss. |
| and gently slopes in for the very reason of not | | | | The wonderful thing about cask strength is that |
| comfortably accepting a bed of ice, as the | | | | at approximately 60% alcohol per volume rate, |
| intention is to steer away from this practice. This | | | | this is one strong drink in turn allowing the drinker |
| glass is by most called a tumbler. | | | | to tone it down to an appropriate alcohol level to |
| When purchasing great malt the price, like many | | | | suit personal taste making this an ideal drink to |
| things, will indeed reflect the quality you get since | | | | customize. |
| with scotch, you tend to get what you pay for. | | | | The makers of these fine spirits advise that you |
| There are a variety of alcohols available for a | | | | take a small mouthful and hold it in your mouth |
| cheap price in which you can get a buzz, | | | | swish it around your tongue giving it time to |
| however, fine scotch should be sipped and | | | | settle. Only then will you get the true nature of |
| enjoyed. | | | | this fine malt. |
| Good malt is not an appropriate mate for a | | | | Finally on a closing note, after a swallow, it is said |
| mixing party and does not really take kindly to a | | | | that you can get a good read on the maturity of |
| soda. It tastes much better with simple bottled | | | | the malt by how long it stays with you in you |
| water. The best pairing with great malt would be | | | | mouth. |
| of the mineral water variety bottled water is | | | | |