Whiskey in summer versus winter — two completely different drinks

Something I've noticed with Whiskey: the season changes the experience significantly. In summer on the rocks it's lighter and more refreshing, the balance between sweetness and bite sitting differently in warm weather. In winter the same drink served the same way feels richer and more substantial.

I now think about Whiskey seasonally in a way I didn't used to. It's the same bottle but context transforms it. Worth being aware of if you've only tried it in one season.