How does people drink neat whisky?

Same way people drink black coffee, or spicy food. It's an acquired taste. Some people like it right off the bat. Some people learn to like it over time. Some people never like it. It's completely up to the individual. read more

Neat is used to order a drink that is served with no ice or mixer. This is a straight pour of liquor into the glass and is served at room temperature. Whiskey and brandy are often ordered neat because many people prefer them at room temperature. read more

To drink whiskey straight, wrap 2 fingers around the bottom of your rocks or tulip glass and pour the whiskey to about the height of those fingers. Lift the glass to your nose and smell the whiskey to pick up the different notes, which might include vanilla, caramel, toffee, maple, or a smoky scent. read more

It does not matter what the intent behind drinking whiskey is just the same as it does not matter whether you enjoy the outdoors to be a poser or because you truly enjoy it. My fondness for Scotch whisky started when I was a teenager and my uncles would slip me a taste of their Johnnie Walker Black in exchange for my bartending services. read more