Easy does it

It's important to remember the person who International Whisky Day is dedicated to, says one of India's foremost whisky experts, Keshav Prakash. That man's name is Michael Jackson. No, we aren't referring to the King of Pop. The musician's British namesake was instead the world's most reputed whisky writer, whose words opened up new avenues for the spirit.

But given the tough times we are undergoing at present, Prakash stresses on the fact that you don't have to leave the confines of your four walls to enjoy a glass of the spirit. All you really need is a bit of water and, if you so prefer, some soda. He says, "Fortunately, whisky is a drink that can stand independently, on its own. So in a situation where commodities are scarce and might be more essential to others, keep it simple." Prakash thus suggests that if you happen to have blended whisky at home, make a highball the Japanese way. If you have single malt, follow in the footsteps of Scottish people and simply add a few drops of water.