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How much is a serving of Whisky?
- A dram, 1.5 fluid ounces (45 ml) of Scotch.
- A finger, roughly equivalent to 1 fluid ounce (30 ml).
- Two fingers are considered a full serving (so named as it’s the height of your finger against the glass).
- A glass, however much the house prefers to pour, generally consisting of 1.5 – 2.0 fluid ounces (45 to 60 ml).
Once comfortable with measurements, you will be able to ‘eyeball’ the pour.
What is the best temperature for Whisky?
Whisky is at its optimum taste at room temperature, so between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius (60-65 °F). This goes for Scotch, Irish, Japanese Whisky, and Bourbon. Whisky is Whisky.
If you’re in a hot country, you might want to cool your Whisky down, but it is far better to try and store it in a cool place and whip it out at the last moment than to try and crash the temperature using ice.
Ice will obliterate some of the malt’s flavor notes and change the drink you have chosen. Always favor cellars and cupboards over freezers. You could always mellow a peated Whisky using ice, but why would you do such a thing?
The same goes for heating Whisky but if you’re sipping a dram in the North Pole then a quick flash on the stove will release some of the flavors that may have seized up in the cold. Plus, you will be in dire need of a Hot Toddy.
In what order should you drink Whisky?
The order in which you should drink Whisky is simple; kick off with the subtler palates and graduate to the medicinal pangs of peat.
If you’re experimenting with various Whisky origins, you will find Irish malts are a delicate pre-drink to Islay Scotch, for example. Save the big punches for the final round.
What is the best glass for Whisky?
Glencairn glass is popular among single malt connoisseurs who drink Whisky neat or with a drop of water.
It’s a perfectly crafted drinking vessel that combines both form and function to deliver the ultimate tasting experience. It's used in most Whisky labs as it is engineered to bring the richness of aromas and flavors so that you can notice every tiny nuance.
There is some preference towards tulip-shaped glasses that concentrate Whisky aroma towards your nose. They're also neat for swirling.
Generally, a simple glass with a wide brim ideal for nosing is a safe bet.
Glass's shape and quality make some difference, but at the end of the day, the real business had happened in the barrel, so don't make too big of a deal about the glass.
The crafted complexity of Whisky production renders Whisky drinking a simple pleasure.
How to serve Whisky?
Neat or straight
On the rocks
A clever alternative to ice is Whisky stones. These actual stones relieve you of the dilution problem while still giving you the chilled serving.
With water
In cocktails
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What is your favorite way to serve or drink Whisky? Let us know in the comments.