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Whiskey should be like this?
Nowadays, due to the increasing popularity of whisky in China，glass saucepan, many whisky bars have sprung up around them in just a few years. The knowledge of whisky spread, but during this period, there was a heated debate over whether whisky should be drunk neat or with water. Many people think that pure drinking is the best way to drink whisky, and pure drinking is the greatest respect for whisky, the "water of life". But others believe that whisky without water is soulless. But in addition to adding water, there are many ways to drink whisky, such as water cutting, pure drinking, adding ice... Different drinking methods will highlight the different characteristics of whisky and bring different tastes. The following are some common and popular whisky drinking methods for you to choose from, and see which drinking method is best for you.
Pure drinking is one of the most respected drinking methods by professionals, which is to drink whisky directly at room temperature without adding anything to the whisky. This way of drinking can let the strong personality of whisky directly impact the senses, and more directly capture the rich flavor and the most original character of whisky. If you want to get serious about the flavor of whisky, you must choose a pure drink with no additives.
The main purpose of adding ice is to reduce the irritation of alcohol. If you are drinking whisky for the first time, it is strongly recommended that you drink whisky with ice, which is also the most common drinking method in our life. Whiskey with ice can reduce the alcohol concentration and make the taste smoother; So when trying a strong whisky, add ice to the whisky. The principle of ice cubes is also exquisite. Since melted ice water affects the taste of the whisky to some extent, the best option is ice balls - the melting time is longer and does not lighten the whisky in a short period of time.
The main purpose of drinking water is to reduce the excessive stimulation of alcohol to the sense of smell and to amplify the flavor of the whiskey itself. According to the theory, diluting whisky with water to 20% alcohol is the best state that can best express the aroma of whisky. Therefore, adding an appropriate amount of water will not make the whisky lose its original flavor, but will also dilute the alcohol flavor, making the whisky more palatable, and helping to release the hidden aroma and flavor of the whisky, making it richer.
Water cut originated in Japan. In Japan, more than 80% of people drink whisky in a "water cut" way. The way to drink water cut is to add ice cubes to the glass first, and then add whiskey and water in a ratio of 1:2.5. This drinking method can achieve the best balance between the flavor and taste of the whisky. For single malt whisky with high alcohol content and strong taste, sometimes a little crushed ice can be added using the water cutting method.
Hot Toddy is a traditional winter hot drink popular in Scotland. There are various preparation methods. Most of the mainstream preparation methods are based on Scotch whisky, mixed with lemon juice, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon. HotTody not only wards off colds, but also cures minor colds.
There is no right or wrong way to drink whisky, it depends entirely on personal preference and does not need to be restricted. To taste good wine, you also need a good cup to add color. It is hand-finished and finely ground, reflecting the delicate texture of the embossed texture, making the cup beautiful, crystal clear, and more stable and comfortable to hold in your hand.
Pure drinking is one of the most respected drinking methods by professionals, which is to drink whisky directly at room temperature without adding anything to the whisky. This way of drinking can let the strong personality of whisky directly impact the senses, and more directly capture the rich flavor and the most original character of whisky. If you want to get serious about the flavor of whisky, you must choose a pure drink with no additives.
The main purpose of adding ice is to reduce the irritation of alcohol. If you are drinking whisky for the first time, it is strongly recommended that you drink whisky with ice, which is also the most common drinking method in our life. Whiskey with ice can reduce the alcohol concentration and make the taste smoother; So when trying a strong whisky, add ice to the whisky. The principle of ice cubes is also exquisite. Since melted ice water affects the taste of the whisky to some extent, the best option is ice balls - the melting time is longer and does not lighten the whisky in a short period of time.
The main purpose of drinking water is to reduce the excessive stimulation of alcohol to the sense of smell and to amplify the flavor of the whiskey itself. According to the theory, diluting whisky with water to 20% alcohol is the best state that can best express the aroma of whisky. Therefore, adding an appropriate amount of water will not make the whisky lose its original flavor, but will also dilute the alcohol flavor, making the whisky more palatable, and helping to release the hidden aroma and flavor of the whisky, making it richer.
Water cut originated in Japan. In Japan, more than 80% of people drink whisky in a "water cut" way. The way to drink water cut is to add ice cubes to the glass first, and then add whiskey and water in a ratio of 1:2.5. This drinking method can achieve the best balance between the flavor and taste of the whisky. For single malt whisky with high alcohol content and strong taste, sometimes a little crushed ice can be added using the water cutting method.
Hot Toddy is a traditional winter hot drink popular in Scotland. There are various preparation methods. Most of the mainstream preparation methods are based on Scotch whisky, mixed with lemon juice, honey, brown sugar and cinnamon. HotTody not only wards off colds, but also cures minor colds.
There is no right or wrong way to drink whisky, it depends entirely on personal preference and does not need to be restricted. To taste good wine, you also need a good cup to add color. It is hand-finished and finely ground, reflecting the delicate texture of the embossed texture, making the cup beautiful, crystal clear, and more stable and comfortable to hold in your hand.
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