How does adding a drop of water to a glass of whiskey change how it tastes so drastically?

Question

Water has no flavor but it changes the flavor of whiskey so much and it doesn’t make sense

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

the chemicals that give the ‘burn’ of whiskey can bind to water. if you add a drop of water, they stick to the water and sink lower than the now purer ethanol. Therefore your first few sips are only the ‘good’ chemicals. unfortunately the last part of your drink now sucks.