A Pinch Of Sea Salt Actually Benefits This Popular Liquor
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By Nikita Ephanov
Seasoned chefs know that salting is indispensable, and this holds true even in case of liquors. There's one popular liquor that especially benefits from some sea salt: whiskey.
Without affecting the aroma, a pinch of salt can enhance whiskey's taste, as salt tones down specifically bitter flavors to reveal sweetness and further complexity.
It happens due to salt's effect on our taste buds and sodium's ability to make bitter notes taste less prominent. Salt also amplifies salivation,
giving whiskey an oily mouthfeel.
Plus, the more minerals in the salt, the more intricate the potential flavors are. So, sea salt is great for the task, and its flavor works well with the spirit's palate.
Salt goes best with bold and punchy whiskeys, where it can prominently open up the liquor's palate without skewing the balance. It also goes well with boozy whiskeys with high ABV.