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I'm also not sure why almost every whisky out there seems to be watered down to 40%.
by FridayoLeary 5y ago
I'm also not sure why almost every whisky out there seems to be watered down to 40%.
- bboreham 5y agoBound to be for tax reasons. However, if you haven’t read this story it’s quite interesting. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2144353-why-adding-a-drop-of-water-can-make-whisky-taste-even-better/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2144353-why-adding-a-dr...
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- chrisseaton 5y agoDoesn't it get pretty hard to actually drink it above 40%?
- te_chris 5y agoNot at all. Acquired taste perhaps, but high-strength, well-made spirits can be wonderful. Need to treat them with respect though, as the downsides are obvious. Loads of the over-proof whiskys and rums are glorious.
- smcl 5y agoThe strongest you'll likely see is 60% (I have a Glenfarclas 105 at that ABV) but you are right it gets a little challenging at a higher ABV. However between 43-46% is a little richer in flavour without being too nippy even for beginners.
- FridayoLeary 5y agodepends on the whisky. I understand some do well being diluted and others are fine at cask strength.
- dageshi 5y ago40% is the legal minimum to call it Whiskey in the UK. It's watered down to increase profit.