How to Drink Whiskey

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Pour your whiskey into a glass.. Try the whiskey neat before adding water or ice.. Smell the whiskey 2 or 3 times before tasting it.

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Steps

1

Pour your whiskey into a glass.

Step 1

Pour your whiskey into a glass.

2

Try the whiskey neat before adding water or ice.

Step 2

Try the whiskey neat before adding water or ice.

3

Smell the whiskey 2 or 3 times before tasting it.

Step 3

Smell the whiskey 2 or 3 times before tasting it.

4

Roll the whiskey around in your mouth before swallowing.

Step 4

Roll the whiskey around in your mouth before swallowing.

5

Add a splash of water to enhance the flavor.

Step 5

Add a splash of water to enhance the flavor.

6

Toss in a chunk of ice if you want a refreshing chill.

Step 6

Toss in a chunk of ice if you want a refreshing chill.

7

Take your time finishing your drink.

Step 7

Take your time finishing your drink.

8

Try a classic Old Fashioned if you want a sweet and simple cocktail.

Step 8

Try a classic Old Fashioned if you want a sweet and simple cocktail.

9

Mix up a cool Mint Julep for something light and refreshing.

Step 9

Mix up a cool Mint Julep for something light and refreshing.

10

Give a Manhattan a try if you enjoy a sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Step 10

Give a Manhattan a try if you enjoy a sweet and slightly bitter taste.

11

Have a whiskey sour if you prefer your cocktails tart and fruity.

Step 11

Have a whiskey sour if you prefer your cocktails tart and fruity.

12

Warm up with a sweet and spicy Hot Toddy.

Step 12

Warm up with a sweet and spicy Hot Toddy.

13

Choose a Speyside or Highlands scotch if you want a sweeter flavor.

Step 13

Choose a Speyside or Highlands scotch if you want a sweeter flavor.

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Try a Lowlands scotch if you prefer a lighter body.

Step 14

Try a Lowlands scotch if you prefer a lighter body.

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Opt for Islay, Islands, or Campbeltown if you like strong or peaty flavors.

Step 15

Opt for Islay, Islands, or Campbeltown if you like strong or peaty flavors.

16

Start with a wheated bourbon for a softer taste.

Step 16

Start with a wheated bourbon for a softer taste.

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Try a traditional bourbon if you like sweet whiskey.

Step 17

Try a traditional bourbon if you like sweet whiskey.

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Pick a high rye bourbon for extra spice.

Step 18

Pick a high rye bourbon for extra spice.

19

Experiment with single-barrel bourbons to discover unique flavors.

Step 19

Experiment with single-barrel bourbons to discover unique flavors.

20

Choose Irish whiskey if you prefer a light body.

Step 20

Choose Irish whiskey if you prefer a light body.

21

Pick a Canadian whiskey if you want a unique blend.

Step 21

Pick a Canadian whiskey if you want a unique blend.

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Try rye whiskey for a bold and spicy flavor.

Step 22

Try rye whiskey for a bold and spicy flavor.

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Get whiskey that's been aged longer for a smooth finish.

Step 23

Get whiskey that's been aged longer for a smooth finish.

24

Try a variety of whiskeys in each style.

Step 24

Try a variety of whiskeys in each style.

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