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You're Ruining Your Bourbon If You Use This Type Of Ice By Dylan Murray Sept. 21, 2025 6:39 pm EST

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Bourbon is well-known for its flavor and complexity, and while there are plenty of mixers that meld shockingly well with the liquor , one of the best and most popular ways to drink it is with nothing but a few ice cubes in your glass. The form these ice cubes take can have a massive impact on your drink. Due to their tendency to melt quite fast, small or crushed ice cubes will dilute your bourbon, watering it down greatly and making its taste much less nuanced. This is why using one or two large cubes of ice is the key to keeping your drink cold w

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