Thanks mathman. I use the same glass too, but as you know I'm not into bourbons or at least not yet
And I also see you recommend neat and no ice.
I must confess to you that with some blended whiskys, I do enjoy an ocassional highball! My comments were about sipping whiskey.
When I want a casual, cool drink, I do enjoy a scotch & soda on the rocks. A good, basic blended whiskey is fine for this. Famous Grouse for example. What I rail against is using something special like 18 year old Highland Park to make a watered, rocks drink.