It melts too quickly, adding more water than you want, and it looks awful. Here, a range of options for cooling your favorite brown liquid, along with some cocktail-ice science. The idea behind oversized cubes is that they have less surface area to come in contact with the liquid than a number of smaller cubes would.
A large ice sphere can provide the same volume as an oversized cube, with even less surface area. But both will, in effect, add just a splash of water to your dram, which, according to science , is the best way to enjoy whiskey. It will chill your drink longer, melt slower, and dilute less. Win, win, win. If you want to cool your drink without diluting it at all, you can try any one of the many whiskey stones on the market. Stick them in the freezer for four hours then pop them in a rocks glass and pour your dram.
If you want to genuinely chill, rather than merely cool, your whiskey without diluting it, these liquid-filled, reusable stainless-steel cubes are the way to go. The liquid within them freezes after four hours and, thanks to the highly conductive stainless steel casing, they will get your drink colder than whiskey stones, as demonstrated by several spirits bloggers. And Johnnie Walker Black Label on the rocks is a classic among classics, a genuinely iconic drink.
But what if you want to step up your ice game at home? You can spring for a directional-freezing ice kit , or use the ice-tray-within-a-cooler-in-the-freezer method, or several other fairly involved home techniques. Some whiskey enthusiasts claim the best way to enjoy whiskey is with a splash of water , making larger cubes and spheres their ideal choice.
If you are looking to chill your glass without and specialist equipment, try the whiskey wedge method. This is a slanted ice cube molded to a glass. The flat plane of the ice creates even less surface area to melt into your drink. It looks delightfully different and is one of the best methods in keeping your drink chilly.
At the Barrel Mill, we are passionate about distilling and aging the very best whiskey. For more whiskey tips and industry news, check out our blog page. Skip to content The Barrel Mill is all about the expert cooperage that creates the best-tasting whiskey, bourbon, wines, and brews. Breathing in directly after swallowing will inhale alcohol vapors directly into your nasal passage, resulting in a more intense burn. The other perk is that it becomes simpler to pick up on the more subtle whiskey notes like vanilla and caramel.
Use a pipette or straw to add drops of water, stir, and take a sip. If the burn is still too much, add a few more drops and go from there! However, the cooler temperatures will slightly numb your senses, helping the alcohol go down easier.
As discussed previously, you have options of adding ice, whiskey stones, or simply keeping your whiskey in the fridge. Adding ice or chilling the whiskey tends to change, mute, and dilute some of the intended flavor notes. That said, adding ice will give you a more refreshing drink with thicker texture and less alcohol burn.
So feel free to try whiskey with and without ice to see what you like best! If you do add ice to your drink, use larger ice cubes that will melt as slowly as possible.
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