whiskies are bottled exactly as they came out of the barrel, with no water added.
Many countries tax spirits based on their alcohol content. Diluting to 40% allows distilleries to keep prices competitive while meeting the minimum quality threshold. Common Ranges of Whisky Strength whisky alcohol percentage
Suddenly, Mr. MacTavish leaned forward, a twinkle in his eye. "Alex, I have another surprise for you. We've been bottling a limited edition of Experimentum 1418, diluting it to 46% ABV. Would you like to try it?" whiskies are bottled exactly as they came out