Instructions
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Learn to drink shots. A 'shot' of whiskey is normally served in a small glass, usually containing 1 to 1 1/2 oz. of the liquor. Many people prefer taking shots of whiskey when they want to get good and drunk. Shots hit the bloodstream quickly, as all of the liquor is consumed in one gulp, and many people like the quick acting effects of taking shots. Shots are usually taken with cheaper whiskey, as expensive whiskey is usually supposed to be sipped or consumed much more slowly.
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Know more about drinking whiskey straight up and on the rocks. Whiskey that is served 'straight up' is simply a glass of whiskey with nothing else in it. No mixer, no ice, just the liquor itself. Some people prefer this way of drinking, especially with higher priced whiskeys, as it is said to allow the drinker to enjoy the flavor more, instead of just gulping it down. 'On the rocks' is whiskey served over ice cubes. Some people prefer the whiskey to be cold, and some like the melting ice to dilute the liquor slightly as they drink it.
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Try drinking whiskey with mixers. Mixing whiskey allows for a wide variety of flavors to combine with the liquor. Probably the most common mixed whiskey drink is the Jack and Coke, which is Jack Daniels whiskey, mixed with Coke. Colas are always popular mixers, as is whiskey sour mix--which gives the drink a tart and sweet flavor. There are literally hundreds of mixing options available, usually drinkers narrow them down to one or two favorites. Buying a drinking mixing guide is an excellent way to learn all of the drink options that are available to you.
Comments
on 08/02/2010 I, however, appreciate the tips on how to make the most of my whiskey. Perhaps there could be added something to the history of the term "rocks", as it is obviously not an implication of the similarity between it and "stone soup", which contains large rocks. Also, to say that other drinks may be mixed is a vague sort of statement. There are a few suggestions, but it seems to merit slightly more attention than the "straight" or "on the rocks" possibilities, since "all of the drink options" defines a near-limitless realm of choices. Thank you, though, for adding that option. I would quickly get bored of Straight and On The Rocks, almost as quickly as I would be inebriated beyond the point of caring. This gives me the chance to enjoy that short period of time where it matters most!
on 09/03/2009 I've been reading a bit about 'how to drink whiskey' and this seems to me to be 'how to get drunk off whiskey'. What this article says to me is 'whiskey is the same as every other drink out there'. It says nothing to the numerous varieties or how those different varieties are treated. Most people seem to be able to manage getting drunk with little to no help from the internet therefore this article is rather pointless.In short(tl;dr:), I am disgusted with this article.