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According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, adding a small amount of water to whiskey can actually enhance its flavor and aroma. People put water in their liquor for various scientific and sensory reasons, moving specific flavor compounds to the surface where they are more easily perceived and appreciated.

Mesquite wood contains an exceptionally high concentration of lignin, a complex polymer responsible for producing smoke's aromatic compounds. This is the primary reason mesquite smoke is known for its intensely bold, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor profile, which is highly sought after in Southwestern and Texan barbecue.