Whiskey in My Water say that "while not a true vocal showcase, ‘Whiskey in My Water’ is an opportunity for Farr to show off his strong vocal abilities." In his review of the album, Matt Bjorke of "Roughstock" wrote that it has "a sing-a-long ready chorus" but felt that it "may be just a little too everyman compared to the rest of the tracks on the record." "Whiskey in My Water" debuted at number 58 on the US "Billboard" Country Airplay chart for the week of November 23, 2013. It also debuted at number 46 on the US "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart for
Canadian whisky more rye is required if it were added to a mash bill alongside the more readily distilled corn. The base whiskies are distilled to 180 to 190 proof which results in few congener by-products (such as fusel alcohol, aldehydes, esters, etc.) and creates a lighter taste. By comparison, an American whisky distilled any higher than 160 proof is labelled as "light whiskey". The flavouring whiskies are distilled to a lower proof so that they retain more of the grain's flavour. The relative lightness created by the use of base whiskies makes Canadian whisky useful for mixing into cocktails and highballs.