I’ll take mine neat, please! Ways to drink your whiskey. There are many ways to enjoy your whiskey, and you’ve probably read a few articles along your journey of right and wrong ways to do just that. As you peruse these articles, you have likely read statements such as, “never mix your whiskey with Coke,” or perhaps something like, “if you’re not drinking it neat, then you’re not drinking it right.” Now, before we get into the heart of this article, let us be very clear, enjoy your whiskey however you choose, and with that out of the way, let’s get into various ways to enjoy your whiskey. Shooting While not a common way to drink your whiskey, it is necessary to bring it up and discuss why it is only sometimes recommended. For many of us, our first introduction to hard liquor, which is 80 proof or higher, came in the form of shots while in college and generally to get drunk. When you shoot your whiskey, you will only be tasting the proof and not give yourself a chance to discover the flavors of your whiskey. Mixed Drink Mixing your whiskey with soda is another favorite for many whiskey drinkers; it is a way to cut the proof down and mask what many people describe as the heat of the whiskey, and while a popular way to drink your whiskey, more than a splash of soda, you won’t likely taste the whiskey. It is recommended, however, that when you are at a friend’s place, ask them to recommend a whiskey for your mixed drink before risking possibly offending them by mixing with a high-valued whiskey. Cocktails All cocktails are mixed drinks, but not all mixed drinks are cocktails. So, what makes a mixed drink a cocktail? The simple…