Whisky is such a versatile drink that can be enjoyed in so many wonderful ways. The way you serve whisky will depend on the drinker’s personal preferences. Here are three top ways of serving whisky.
Neat
If you want to get the full effect of that aroma and flavour, then neat is the way to go. Serve a reasonable amount of whisky in a snifter for slow enjoyment. Remember, you don’t want to fill the glass. You don’t even want to pour as much as you would when serving wine. The best way of savouring whisky in this way is by holding the glass in the palm of your hand to warm the whisky as you take in those aromas before you treat your taste buds. If you are more of a shot person, you can serve whisky shots. They can be enjoyed neat or you can accompany them with an equal shot of passion fruit for that sweeter touch.
On the rocks
This is another popular way of enjoying whisky and it’s perfect for those who prefer a chilled drink. When serving whisky on the rocks, you will begin by filling your whisky glass with ice. You should use large blocks of ice to keep the surface area to a minimum. This helps reduce the rate at which the whisky dilutes. This means that your whisky will cool down without it being watered down in the process. Pour the whisky over the ice and give it a quick stir to make sure that the whisky has all come into contact with the ice before you take your first sip.
Ginger ale or soda
If you want something refreshing rather than straight up whisky, you will love whisky and soda or ginger ale. To serve, simply fill a highball glass to the brim with large blocks of ice, add whisky over the ice, and top up with soda or ginger ale.
These are three of the easiest ways to serve whisky! There are also a number of wonderful cocktails and, of course, Irish coffee is particularly popular after dinner. Remember to explore the flavours of different whiskys when trying different drink recipes!