In message , Grimly
Curmudgeon writes
On Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:37:02 +0100, Ian Jackson
wrote:

Indeed. I much prefer whiskey to whisky (although I never turn down a
kind offer). I can't help feeling that, somehow, the Scots have never
quite got the hang of making it.

I'm Scottish and can't stand the blended ****. Malts, otoh, fill me
with delight, especially with some ginger ale [1], and some of them
don't even give me a banging headache next day.
Irish Whiskey goes down a treat too - preferably Jimmy's.

[1] **** off, purists.

'Tis said the only thing you should add to a single malt whisky is a
drop or two of pure Highland spring water from the grouse moors. On the
other hand, 'tis also said that a true whisky aficionado will add
anything which helps it go down well. While I prefer mine unadulterated,
someone recommended Coca Cola - and yes, it's quite nice.
--
Ian