Birthday gifts

"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword) 01/05/2018 at 13:55 • Filed to: None

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My friends got me fancy scotch for my birthday and I don’t know what the hell I am doing.

Help me oppo

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:12

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Just Do It.

InFierority Complex > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:19

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Chug, chug, chug.

Don’t actually do that, though.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > InFierority Complex 01/05/2018 at 14:24

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yeah.... you’re sposed to chug the two little ones as a warm up first

My bird IS the word > InFierority Complex 01/05/2018 at 14:25

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That’s the second fastest way I’ve blown 60$. That lady I met on the street corner sure was nice though.

My bird IS the word > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 01/05/2018 at 14:26

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even my clothes are egging me on

Chariotoflove > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:43

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You drink it.

Future next gen S2000 owner > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:46

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No ice. Just add slight - like a teaspoon - amounts of water to desired smoothness.

404 - User No Longer Available > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/05/2018 at 14:47

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IMO even a teaspoon is a bit much. Just droplets.

404 - User No Longer Available > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:50

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What’s your flavour profile? Ardbeg is quite an acquired taste, it’s VERY peaty.

Future next gen S2000 owner > 404 - User No Longer Available 01/05/2018 at 14:51

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You’d think so, but if you water it down too much, you simply add more alcohol.*

*You are right. Drops are better but this is the best smart ass comment I could come up with.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:53

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Just about any Islay makes my heart go pitter-patter. I prefer my scotch to taste like biting into a chunk of peat.

404 - User No Longer Available > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/05/2018 at 14:53

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Fair point, lol. Bring the concentration up again.

I’m considering getting a set of pipettes just for whisky tasting. Didn’t know you can get these on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/United-Scientific-Supplies-BPB002-pk-Dropper/dp/B00N53KQV2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515182025&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+pipette

My bird IS the word > 404 - User No Longer Available 01/05/2018 at 14:57

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We are at the point where my friends just bought me the box because it looks cool. This would be the first scotch I have ever tried.

Future next gen S2000 owner > 404 - User No Longer Available 01/05/2018 at 14:58

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Go classy and get a small glass tube. There is a whiskey bar around here someplace that serves all whiskeys with a small glass tube and a small water.

Nibbles > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:58

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Step 1: Get some of the most water-tasting mineral or spring water you can

Step 2: Chill that water

Step 3: Remove water from fridge

Step 4: Pour and enjoy a dram of that whisky

Step 5: After the water has warmed a bit, pour a dram and drop a few drops of water into it. Swirl for a second, let it rest for a few seconds and enjoy

Decide whether or not that Scotch is better with the water. Now you know how to best drink that particular brand for your tastes.

TrickJos > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 14:58

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I have a bottle of this behind my bar right now. Very good stuff. Sip and enjoy is all you need to do.

My bird IS the word > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/05/2018 at 14:58

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I do have some whiskey stones from a previous holiday. feel weird about intentionally watering down a drink.

My bird IS the word > Nibbles 01/05/2018 at 15:01

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I’ll give that a try. Thanks.

My bird IS the word > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 01/05/2018 at 15:02

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I get the feeling this is going to be one of THOSE kind of drinks lol.

Future next gen S2000 owner > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 15:04

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It’s not watering it down. It’s opening it up. Big difference. Watered down it what happens when you ordering something on the rocks. We are talking a few small drops in a shot.

There is science as to why you do this.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/17/health/whiskey-water-taste-study/index.html

404 - User No Longer Available > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/05/2018 at 15:11

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I’ve been trying to find that type, but can’t seem to.

Maybe like this but it’s unavailable.

https://www.amazon.com/Sip-Straight-Drinking-Smoothies-Shakes/dp/B00UO902PA

Future next gen S2000 owner > 404 - User No Longer Available 01/05/2018 at 15:13

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Cut it down some how? But yeah, just like that.

404 - User No Longer Available > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 15:18

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Rule of thumb is anything over 43% ABV you’re actually supposed to “dilute” it. Anything over that the ethanol just overpowers any flavours.

Nibbles > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 15:48

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Warning: You’ve jumped straight into intermediate to advanced Scotch. Tread lightly

My bird IS the word > Nibbles 01/05/2018 at 15:50

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That’s what I figured lol. I am set to not like it very much but you don’t know until you try. Think I might test out one of the small bottles first.

Nibbles > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 15:59

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Sip, sip sip. That’s not a mixing whisky or a slamming whisky. It pairs well with mahogany bookcases, high-back leather chairs and a pipe full of aromatic blend

WhaleTailWant > My bird IS the word 01/05/2018 at 21:02

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Ardbeg Uigeadail is amazing. It is intense though. You have been warned.