Would you want to use distilled water? The city water here tastes awful, its full of chemicals and rust.

Yeah.. i was drinkin XD But the first few i sipped on, but i had them straight.
This being my first alcohol ever, perhaps starting with 151 proof wasnt such a good idea. It more than likely altered the flavors of the whisky.
I'll have to go get a nice single malt scotch some time, 12 years old or something like that. I hear its supposed to bring out the flavors more.