A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon

[lightning9191]

Originally Posted by Pitmaster

He then explains how the water releases esters in the liquor which you can see as little lines when you hod it up to the light after the water is added.

That's not the esters....that's just the water and alcohol mixing. You can see the same effect by adding water to methanol or ethanol. But I do agree that adding a little water can open up a whiskey or a whisky. I try it with and without water and drink it how I prefer it.