How long do you let your Whisky sit in the glass?

[cdn_dram]

I'm wondering what other folks do when they pour a scotch. I find that some benefit from letting it air in the glass for a while. Do you like to taste immediately or give it some time in the glass before enjoying?

[Fightingirish]

There was no poll option for "depends" so I couldn't vote.

You see, if it's a bottle that has been opened before, I may enjoy right away or let it sit for a few mins.

If it's a new bottle it will depend on the type and age of the Whisky. The older ones I let sit for awhile before enjoying, as I believe it provides the best nose and tasting experience.
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[Diademo]

Depend on the whisky. All of them are “breathing” at least 10 min but many needs 20+.

[gfspencer]

I hardly ever let my Scotch sit before the first sip but I am a slow drinker.

[ralfy legend]

It depends on what whisky it is really, but ranges from 5 to 20 mins

[Andy M]

I dive straight in but take my time, repeatedly nosing and tasting over time.

[sorren]

I voted depends..
For me every whisky is different, some need a long time to open and develop, as most of what I drink is for review purposes for the blog I have to get everything I can out of it.. Also a big part of my enjoyment of whisky is the nose itself then why rush into drinking.. Some of the older whisky and some grains edpecially can take at least 15-30 mins to fully open and give off all its secrets.. But every one is different and this will get many different opinions..good topic

[leg_iron]

I tend to leave my whisky for a while to open up in the glass before I drink it.

[DsChief]

I generally follow Ralfy's rule of thumb, 1 min in the glass for each yr. in the
barrel. And since I can't afford the old stuff, I rarely have to wait longer
than 12 minutes.