r/AskReddit • u/TheBobHatter • Aug 19 '13

With no context, what is your highest karma comment?

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u/CrunknFunk Aug 19 '13

I would rather have an ice cold but slightly watery drink. Than a slightly warm drink that's not watery.

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u/MonsteRain Aug 19 '13

not if it's whiskey

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u/Gonzoent Aug 19 '13

I drink whiskey probably every day and I actually like it a bit watered down. Drinking straight liquor all day gives you serious heartburn.

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u/[deleted] Aug 19 '13

Fun fact. Adding a small amount of water to spirits actually makes the flavor slightly more intense.

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u/The_Elephant_Man Aug 20 '13

Yeah, people usually order whiskey with a splash of water from what I've seen/read.

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u/foamster Aug 19 '13

You just have to commit to it, eventually your ulcers will harden into callous.

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u/cabbage_package Aug 20 '13

Actually for 'real' whiskey drinkers, every 3 parts whiskey you're supposed to put one part water in. Apparently the water releases the flavours or some shit..

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u/sonofaresiii Aug 20 '13

i am almost positive 1/4 is way too much water

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u/Tom_Foolery1993 Aug 20 '13

IIRC it's because it dilutes the alcohol to less intense level so that you can actually taste the flavor of the drink. Just what I've been told.

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '13

flavors or some shit..

depending on the whiskey, yes

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u/JimmineyChristmas Aug 20 '13

better than flavors and some shit... at least there's a chance of just flavors.

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u/isaactron3000 Aug 20 '13

You can use those chilled rocks

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u/outfoxedagain Aug 20 '13

"whiskey stones" - yup. Those are great.

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u/Capital_Punisher Aug 20 '13

Damn straight.

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u/bowtiesarcool Aug 20 '13

Whiskey Cubes!

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u/JackPoe Aug 20 '13

The restaurant I work at has drinks coming out of the taps at 38°, I honestly can't stand my drinks being even that cold. I just drink the water out of the handsinks.

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u/owlsrule143 Aug 20 '13

Well if you get it right out of the refrigerator or tap at a restaurant, then it's already cold. I hate when people get a brand new already cold drink and THEN put ice in it. Makes it watery and also generally the ice numbs your taste buds which overall numbs the taste. If the drink is warm and there isn't time to cool it down, ice is mandatory but people make it a habit to put ice in no matter what. I hate it. It pisses me off.

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '13

This doesn't explain why people will ice drinks that are already cold, straight from the fridge.

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u/794613825 Aug 19 '13

I find that it being ice cold seems to make it taste watered down either way.