How to Make the Perfect Tenjaku Whisky & Water
Sometimes, simplicity is the best approach. We appreciate a wide variety of whisky cocktails that highlight and accentuate the mellow flavor of Tenjaku Japanese Whisky. However, when you have great whisky, some people may prefer a more traditional tasting experience. Adding water to whisky is a practice that goes back many decades. Below our experts will discuss what makes Tenjaku Whisky and water so great and how you can make the perfect blend at home.
There is an undeniable touch of a class to a simple whisky and water. However, the appeal is far more than just optical. Chemists Bjorn Karlsson and Ran Friedman at Linnaeus University in Sweden recently performed a series of experiments to see the chemical effect that adding water has on whisky. They discovered that adding water actually makes whisky bolder and more flavorful by activating certain ingredients like ethanol that are found within the whisky. Combining this effect with the naturally bold flavors found within Tenjaku Whisky is obviously a recipe for a truly outstanding drinking experience.
It’s important to note that the amount of water that you add to your drink can be a critical factor. We typically recommend using a straw or pipette to carefully control the amount of water you use. Try adding a few drops at a time until you find the level that most suits your unique taste. Do not add too much water, as this can dilute the whisky.
Choosing the right water to add matters as well. While it may seem intuitive to use distilled or bottled water, this isn’t always the case. The important thing to remember is that you ultimately want to notice the flavor of the whisky, not the flavor of the water. That’s why we recommend using the same water that you usually drink, whether it’s bottled, filtered, or straight from the tap. Room temperature water is often preferable for drinkers who prefer their Tenjaku Whisky neat, or close to neat.
We hope you found this interesting and helpful. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to enjoy Tenjaku Whisky. It’s simply a matter of personal preference. For more information, keep an eye out for more blog posts in the weeks to come, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and visit our Where To Buy Tenjaku Whisky page to see where our Japanese Whisky is currently available in the USA.
