Ways of cooling scotch.

[California Highlander]

Those giant solo ice cubes are great because they have lots of surface area, but don't melt quickly like a bunch of smaller cubes can do. They also let just enough water into the scotch as they melt, IMHO.

Great for a manhattan, too!

[Mickey]

For the good stuff, I keep it in the dark, the fridge or the freezer, depending on my preference and time of year, and just add a drop or two of water. Never ice.

For my cheap daily swill, I just drop a couple of ice cubes in.

[xman]

Scotch should be drunk at room or perhaps a slightly cooler cellar temperature for best effect. Since I too like a little cooling effect now and again a modest sized ice cube does the trick perfectly., otherwise, just water.

Only my Gin and Vodka go in the freezer.