Ways of cooling scotch.

[mookien]

I would disagree most heartily, for EXACTLY the reasons you have below

There really shouldn't be any boundaries between nose, taste and finish. One flowing into the next is (IMO) part of the beauty of a full, rich, malt. ...
ith:

This is a classic example of why whisky tasting is so subjective (like some folks enjoying peat and others not). I like to perceive a distinct nose, foretaste, taste, and then finish rather then have them all run together. It's like blending a parfait before you eat it - good, but better in its distinct portions.

Artificer: By the way, I owe you an email reply. I am letting your input sink in. Thanks.

[ForresterModern]

I say "to each his own." However, when it comes to scotch whisky I append, "and to me, a little bit of everybody else's."

[mookien]

I say "to each his own." However, when it comes to scotch whisky I append, "and to me, a little bit of everybody else's."

Hear, hear!

[mookien]

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I found soap stone "ice" cubes that cool with out watering the scotch down. Upon further investigation I found cubes made of ceramic, granite, stainless steel, soap stone and marble.
What is your thoughts on these and what do you recommend?

In an earlier thread,

(http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...y-stone-71098/

I wrote,

"My kids gave me a bag of "Whisky Rocks" soapstone cubes for Christmas 2010. While I liked the idea in theory, in practice I only used them for a short time. For me they were a bit cumbersome and only provided minimal cooling."

Minimal cooling may be entirely sufficient for your taste, as it appears to be for many on this thread. Again, you'll just have to experiment to find out. ... Pity.

[Livingston]

For me, at home or the pub I do not put more than a few drops of water in my single malt and I do not chill either the glass or the malt. BUT when I'm at our clan tent and the temp is above 90F you will probably find my flask in the ice chest. At those temps it just seems to harsh for me no matter which one it is.

[tundramanq]

Livingston you just solved my mystery of why my scotches don't taste good out camping in the afternoon heat, but are awesome by the campfire at night.

I thought it was me, so I drink G & T in the afternoon.

[kiltedjoss]

Do what you want my man, do what you want. You may find your taste changes over time. When you're young you don't like mustard on hot dogs. When you're old, you do. Don't worry, be happy.

[chewse]

I find this topic interesting. In my earlier "days" I preferred my whiskey mixed and on ice. Over the years and after many, many tastings, I now prefer my Scotch (and Bourbon) neat. I don't know why; it is what it is.

[Joshua]

Speaking of threadjacks... anyone else a fan of the very well-priced McIvor?

My scotch-hound liquor-store proprietor was raving on this blended scotch, at first I turned my nose, but he gave me a sample and I tried it... it's actually pretty good.

[Mickey]

At those temps it just seems to harsh for me no matter which one it is.

Edit: (Memo to me... this works better when you actually write something when you are posting).

Exactly. Through the year, I find that Scotch tastes better at different temperatures depending on the weather. But I'm hardly a connosier. I can't even spell the word.

Joshua, thanks for the tip. Gonna look for it at my local store.