As an aside, while on my trip through Bourbon Country last Spring, I got to talk to the Master Distiller at Wild Turkey. He “instructed” me to always add just a few drops of water to your glass when sipping Wild Turkey. Among a lengthy scientific explanation he said in layman terms it helps the bourbon release it’s true flavor. I tried it and found it did release more flavor. Your mileage may vary.
He also told me on Kentucky Derby Day, his family make frozen Mint Juleps. Partially melt a gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream and stir in a fifth of Wild Turkey American Honey and refreeze it. Definitely not my kind of thing, I am lactose intolerant and this would make me fart like a Derby Horse, but thought I would share.
Yes, you want just a little bit of water, but not enough to dilute the proof.
Also, get a set of freezing drink rocks to cool the bourbon without adding melted water to it.
46 is nice, I have a bottle in my collection of over 30 different bourbons, but my two current favs are Angels Envy and Hirsch. I’m slowly drinking down my Pappy and Rip, pretty much by the thimble-full.