View Single Post
Old 04-03-2009, 05:19 PM   #32
lightning9191
I think I'm normal...
 
lightning9191's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Kevin
Posts: 1,007
Trading: (8)
lightning9191 has disabled reputation
Default Re: A Beginner's Guide to....Bourbon

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitmaster View Post
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.
__________________
I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.
lightning9191 is offline   Reply With Quote