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Not necessarily. While a higher whiskey percentage often carries more concentrated flavor oils (congeners), it also carries more "burn."

When you add a splash of water to a high-percentage whiskey, you trigger a chemical reaction that releases aromatic molecules, often "opening up" the scent of the spirit. whiskey percentage

Here’s a review of the concept — typically referring to alcohol by volume (ABV) or proof: Not necessarily