AWFE: Why some people hate whisky
This marks the first of our new series AWFE: A Whisky For Everyone. We are determined to find the perfect dram for everyone — a Whisky 101 for the first time scotch drinker to the whisky connoisseur. So, in this series, we will be looking at weird hangups about whisky and introducing a few of our favorite bottles.
To start off, we have complied a list of reasons why people hate whisky. We asked the infinity that is Google and came up with the following:
- It tastes like hate and sadness
- Tastes like paint
- They burn your throat and mouth and leave a nasty after taste
- I’d prefer bleach over whisky
Google it and you’ll find many scotch fans ragging these people in the forums about calling them when their balls descend and other crazy stuff. Yeah we know, the fans can get a little intense but that’s because we are passionate and usually drunk ☺
Well, if you have tried whisky and feel like it tastes of petrol, give it another shot with a decent dram instead of the club-tastic Johnnie Black/Red, Makers Mark, or any other drink for the pre-game. For a start, the Deanston 12, Glenmorangie The Original and Glenfiddich 12 are some of our all-time favourites.
If you still find the taste too strong, maybe start off with a whisky highball cocktail. This is popular especially in Japan.
- Add large ice cubes.
- Pour in 1 portion of whisky.
- Stir to get an even temperature throughout the drink.
- Add in an even portion of club soda/sparkling water.
- Serve!
Cheers!
Originally published at bootlegbrew.com.sg.
