Thread: A splash of water in your single malt ?

I rarely add anything to a whisky unless its over 40% or under $50. Starting off, I always put a cube of ice in. I guess over time my taste buds got used to the sting of alcohol.

I tend to drink them neat, especially bourbon whisky but if I have to 'add' anything to a single malt then it is Stones Green Wine. Their 'Reserve' (18%) is pure heaven when added to a dram of 18 year old Glenfiddich.

That sounds fascinating. I'm going to have to add that to my to-do list.

It gives it 'a little extra' shall we say, I'm sure you will like it.

I havn't read all posts so sorry if echoing this sentiment.
The recieved wisdom by ofcionados is not to add water to single malt, this is considered sacrilige. However your taste must be an enjoyable experience and you should add just enough water (usually a few drops) for the drink to be pleasant to taste. Scotch is an aquired taste and the aroma is part of savouring this fine beverage.
Single malts vary so much, just finished a bottle of Ardbeg but have an unopened bottle of Auchentoshen which is completley different.