Quration Palate

whisky

Enthusiasts often add a few drops of water to whisky before tasting.

Counterintuitively, what does this do?

Opens up aromas by releasing volatile compounds
A little water lowers intensity and releases aromatic compounds, 'opening up' the whisky — a common tasting practice.
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whisky

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Quration — Quration Palate