Should you add water to your whisky?
Many connoisseurs believe adding water enhances the flavour, but the amount is a personal choice. From a few drops to a splash is what most malt lovers would prefer, but there are others who just pour water till the brim, a more psychological belief, that it would cause less intoxication. ‘The more dilution, the less the hit!’ was quoted by a legendary drinker! To those who swear by the dilution theory, it’s better to add the whiskey to the water instead. That way you make a poor thing better rather than a fine thing worse.
Most people who add water to whisky just wing it. They pour some whisky, and splash in a little water. A drop or two “opens up” the whisky and enhances the flavour. However there are benefits to greater dilution too. Most malts bottled at 40% ABV plus give off an “alcohol bloom” that can block your appreciation of other flavors. Adding a little room temperature water dampens the alcohol so those other flavors can come through. Especially those who love to enjoy short bites in between their sips would appreciate the taste if water is added to the whisky. This doesn’t include the strong chicken tikkas or 65s, mind it!!
You want to taste whisky, not water, so choosing the right water to add matters. That doesn’t necessarily mean distilled water or anything fancier. The best water to use is the same water you usually drink, whether it’s bottled, filtered, or straight from the tap. That’s because you are accustomed to the flavour. Mineral waters however could impact the flavour of the whisky.
If nothing else, playing around with water is a cheap and easy way to add a little variety to your whisky drinking experience.
Have a great week! Cheers!
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