Estuary Whisky Blending Water — at $4.50, the question is whether it delivers on its promise. I sat down with a pour to find out.
Nose
, two were a tiny bit better than the others: the Estuary-blended whiskey and .. the tap water-blended whiskey. I was equally proud and disappointed in myself. In the final test, I preferred the Blantons with water added to the one without as it had more pronounced and complex aromas and was smoother to taste. Impressions: For some time, Ive been a proponent of adding some water to your whisky and this review confirms my opinion as it noticeably opens up the spirit. Luckily, I live in Oregon, which is known for having high quality tap water, so Ill keep using that. However, for whisky enthusiasts who drink it on the rocks or who live in an area with noticeably unpleasant tap water, you could do worse than Estuary water. Coming in at $4.50 for a 750ml bottle, it is affordable and is a quality product. Is it necessary? No. A bottle of purified water from the store will do just fine. Do you drink whisky worth several hundred dollars a bottle? For the same reason that Id use premium oil and gas in a Ferrari but not a Toyota Camry, I would spring for the fancy stuff.
Palate
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Estuary Whisky Blending Water is worth a try if it crosses your path. It may not redefine the category, but it has enough going on to keep things interesting.
