Photo by Chandler Bondurant for Gear Patrol That said, considering the Scots’ affinity for whisky-making — hell, they’ve only been doing it for hundreds of years — there should be little doubt about ...

“When people ask me about how to best drink whisky ... pipettes and distilled water,” Glasgow says. How to drink Scotch for beginners: Don't be afraid to enjoy cocktails as your entry point.

Earlier this summer, the Scotch Whisky Masters convened in London to award its coveted medals to the best liquids of the land. The esteemed panel of judges were not stingy with their prizes.