Drinking Scotch

What do you drink you scotch out of? A shot glass, a wine glass, water glass or a glass designed for scotch drinking? To some degree it does not matter. However if you want the most out of you scotch then use the "proper glass".

The "proper glass" is tulip shaped. Wider at the bottom and narrower at the top. A brandy snifter is a good example of the shape. Another would be a wine glass.

I use a glass designed for scotch tasting and am satisfied. Believe it or not I have found the taste to be different when using a scotch glass and some other type of glass. I think the difference is because so much of the taste comes from the aroma. By concentrating the aroma in a narrow neck glass you get a better appreciation of the aroma.

Next you need to decide if you will drinking your scotch neat or with a very small amount of water. Traditionally you drink you scotch neat. However if the scotch is too hot for your taste try diluting it with a very small amount of water. The addition of the water may also change the aroma. So be sure to check if you can detect any change in the aroma as well an any change in taste.

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Dr. Scotch