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There is no single magic number, but the science and the master blenders agree on a useful anchor — roughly 80% whisky to 20% water — and on how far each style will bend from it. Here is a ratio guide for bourbon, single malt Scotch, and Indian single malt, and why the water you pour matters as much as the amount.

Adding water to whisky is not a beginner's crutch — it is what master blenders do every day. Here is how to dilute a dram properly at home, how much water to add, and which water actually improves the glass rather than flattening it.