Are You A (Bourbon/Scotch) Sipper Or A Gulper?

[mawnansmiff]

Watching many US series and films lately and I've noticed that in these instances that 99% of folks order a short/shot and just gulp it down in one go. Now I appreciate I'm watching 'make believe' but do you guys really just gulp down your whiskey/whisky in such a manner?

Seems to me to be such a waste. I like to savour my pour and enjoy the hell out of it rather than just gulp it down. Besides, some pours are pretty high proof and I'm sure if I attempted a 'down in one' I'd likely gag.

My pours are considerably larger than a typical shot I should add.

So guys, how do you enjoy your preferred amber nectar?

Regards,

Jay.?

 

[Bengel]

Bourbon slow sipper here, but a shot of Jameson or Bushmills is fine once in awhile

 

[ashdigger]

One man’s gulp is another man’s sip.

 

[NomadOrb]

Definitely a sipper. That's the only way to appreciate all the nuances.

 

[Bengel]

My wife like shots, so hard to keep up sometimes

 

[crawdad]

Slooooow sipping is the way. I do however drink more in a sip with bourbon than with rye or scotch.

 

[cshubhra]

Starts with small sips (2-3 ml). Then as the evening progresses sips get larger and larger (8-10 ml). Now you can define if it’s still a sip or gulp

 

[shanez]

I'm definitely both a slow and small sip kinda person. I even do a type of retrohale on many of my neat drinks. There's far more flavor (and enjoyment) than people that take shots will ever realize. Plus, given how much some bottle can cost it's rather a waste to not take your time with them.

That being said, some stuff just isn't capable of being sipped.

 

[jvnshr]

Watching many US series and films lately and I've noticed that in these instances that 99% of folks order a short/shot and just gulp it down in one go.

Well, according to US series defibrillators restart stopped hearts so ...

 

[samuelgawith01]

Sipper.

 

[tobefrank]

I think that most cases where whiskey/bourbon features on screen the purpose of the shot is to show that the character is in need of a 'stiff drink' to show his/her frustration, etc. In other words, they mostly drink for the alcoholic effect not the taste. It's not a sit down, relax and enjoy a tasty drink kinda scenario.

I'm definitely a sipper, but have done my fair share of shots of lower grade spirits, including the 'kamikaze' tequila shot for a bit of fun (snort the salt, squirt lemon in your eye, shoot the drink).

 

[mawnansmiff]

"Now you can define if it’s still a sip or gulp."

Cshubhra, by gulp I mean to drop the whole glass in one go. You being a Scotch aficionado I would suspect you're a sipper.

Regards,

Jay.?

 

[cossackjack]

Sipping, neat or with a little water, from a Glencairn glass or small snifter.

Shots are for cheap tequila or ice-cold vodka.

 

[redone]

Sipper.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Good bourbon = sip
Bad bourbon = shoot

 

[jaytex1969]

Are You A Sipper Or A Gulper?

Yes.

 

[Papamique]

Interesting thread. I haven’t had a drop of alcohol in almost 20 years. I did shots. One after another after another. I would say I ruined the whole experience and now cannot touch the stuff.
This is one reason I don’t inhale my pipe and I sip that too.

 

[anotherbob]

Watching many US series and films lately and I've noticed that in these instances that 99% of folks order a short/shot and just gulp it down in one go. Now I appreciate I'm watching 'make believe' but do you guys really just gulp down your whiskey/whisky in such a manner?

Seems to me to be such a waste. I like to savour my pour and enjoy the hell out of it rather than just gulp it down. Besides, some pours are pretty high proof and I'm sure if I attempted a 'down in one' I'd likely gag.

My pours are considerably larger than a typical shot I should add.

So guys, how do you enjoy your preferred amber nectar?

Regards,

Jay.?

yes we do if it's cheap stuff. Sipp if good. Seriously the shot is for no name well whiskey that you're only drinking because alcohol is a drug.
Personally I sipp and don't want it if it's not sip quality. And sure I'll throw back a shot as part of ritual to celebrate something.

 

[kcghost]

Sadly I don't like scotch or bourbon.

 

[username]

Sip.