What to mix scotch with and still be classy?

[surfsatwerk]

soda?

Just don't put any in with your scotch. Wave the soda bottle over the top of the glass.

 

[Wheezer]

Get some Drambuie and make a Rusty Nail

mmmm.....mmmm

 

[Ronstang]

You shouldn't be mixing scotch with anything, even water. If you have to mix scotch with something for it to taste good then you have shitty scotch.

 

[cyclohexane]

heroin.

 

[DrPizza]

Mixing good scotch with something is akin to taking a filet mignon, grinding it up, and making a well done burger out of it, smothered in mustard, relish, ketchup, and onions.

If you want to drink scotch, buy good scotch. If you want a mixed drink, buy cheaper stuff.

 

[guyver01]

taking a filet mignon, grinding it up, and making a well done burger out of it, smothered in mustard, relish, ketchup, and onions.

Damn dude... that sounds good... but are those onions carmelized?

 

[GasX]

Classic Irish Coffee combines scotch, coffee, and cream.

Irish Whiskey dne Scotch Whisky

 

[preslove]

It's only black label. Mix that with whatever you want.

Chivas? I've actually never had it. I drink single malts when I want sipping scotch.

 

[child of wonder]

You shouldn't be mixing scotch with anything, even water. If you have to mix scotch with something for it to taste good then you have shitty scotch.

Take a sip of some really good cask strength scotch neat, like Laphroaig, then add a small splash of water to it. The high alcohol content masks some of the more subtle flavors. It's incredible with good scotch how just a little bit of water opens things up.

 

[lxskllr]

Take a sip of some really good cask strength scotch neat, like Laphroaig, then add a small splash of water to it. The high alcohol content masks some of the more subtle flavors. It's incredible with good scotch how just a little bit of water opens things up.

Yea, cask strengths are too strong without water. I prefer my scotch neat, but only up ~90 proof or so. I add water to the strong ones.

 

[child of wonder]

Yea, cask strengths are too strong without water. I prefer my scotch neat, but only up ~90 proof or so. I add water to the strong ones.

I've even noticed water making a difference with 40% stuff like Highland Park 12 year, too.

Not that I have a problem with the alcohol but that I feel like I'm missing out on some of the experience of the drink itself by not being exposed to all the flavor I can.

Still, Ronstang's idiocy in declaring that if you add anything to the scotch then it's shitty scotch speaks for itself.

 

[Mike Gayner]

If you don't enjoy drinking it neat then isn't that the ultimate waste?

 

[Cyco]

I don't drink scotch

LOL! Quoted for awesomeness!

 

[lxskllr]

I've even noticed water making a difference with 40% stuff like Highland Park 12 year, too.

That's the conventional logic, but there's something I don't care for when adding water to the standard strength whiskies. I don't think it ruins it or anything, but I guess I like a certain burn level. Sometimes when traveling, I'll take a flask of scotch, pour some in a glass, and add water to stretch the scotch. If the supply was unlimited though, I'd drink it without water.

 

[child of wonder]

If you don't enjoy drinking it neat then isn't that the ultimate waste?

If you will ONLY drink it neat then that's the ultimate waste. You're missing out on some of the more subtle flavors you wouldn't normally pick up.

There's nothing wrong with drinking scotch neat. Good scotch tastes EXCELLENT either way. However, even just a little water opens up the whisky and you get to experience some flavors you wouldn't normally pick up on drinking it straight, especially when you get into higher alcohol contents.

 

[child of wonder]

That's the conventional logic, but there's something I don't care for when adding water to the standard strength whiskies. I don't think it ruins it or anything, but I guess I like a certain burn level. Sometimes when traveling, I'll take a flask of scotch, pour some in a glass, and add water to stretch the scotch. If the supply was unlimited though, I'd drink it without water.

I can respect that. That burn and nice warm feeling is great in the winter when you sit down after a long day with a good scotch.

 

[thebestMAX]

Nobody mentioned a Godfather.

1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky
3/4 oz amaretto almond liqueur

or a Rob Roy (There are several variants of this drink)

2 1/2 oz Scotch whisky
1 tsp sweet vermouth
1 tsp dry vermouth

or
45 ml Scotch whisky
30 mlRed sweet vermouth
9 Angostura® bitters
lemon peel
You can also add 2 tablespoons of lemonaid to this.


Combine the scotch, sweet vermouth and dry vermouth in a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes. Stir well, strain into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist.


Ladies like the first drink because it is sweet and a well made Rob Roy is a great after dinner drink. Pretty classy drink too as you asked but good luck finding a Bartender who knows how to make one of these. Last 3 times I tried they had never heard of one until they looked it up. Id only make either with blended Scotches.

I only drink my Scotch neat or with a splash but drink what YOU like.

 

[lxskllr]

I'm surprised bartenders don't know how to make a Rob Roy. That's a classic drink. It's like saying you don't know how to make a whiskey sour, or a martini.

 

[thebestMAX]

Yeah, I was surprised also but the guys were relatively young.

I could be wrong but I guess there isnt much call for them these days.

I told the last guy to make a Manhattan but use Scotch and waited for the result. Was wondering if he was going to ask me what that was also.

 

[CaptnKirk]

Pepto-Bismo or Kaopectate.

 

[JEDIYoda]

I have Johnny Walker Black (12yr), and Chivas Regal 18yr.

I've had both on the rocks (aka ice).

I feel like a waste to mix it w/coke. That's what Jack Daniels is for.


What else to mix scotch with and still be considered elegant?

clam juice???

 

[Saint Nick]

Yeah, you aren't being classy if you are getting shitty all over the house/bar.

 

[tatteredpotato]

What to mix with Scotch? Why more Scotch of course.

 

[HybridSquirrel]

sweet vermouth or water

 

[Squisher]

Strawberry Quik

lol