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Quaich1
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 Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:58 pm Post subject: At home whisky-ageing sticks? |
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I came across a few recent blurbs talking about whisky ageing sticks which purport to " be able to replicate the flavours gained from ageing whisky for three years in an oak barrel in just one day". Comments....
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Keith
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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| It may add woody notes to the whisky but i doubt it will make it appear more aged to the educated palate. I would say it is just a gimmick and would be a waste of money whatever they charge for them. |
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James T
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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| If someone gave me some for free i would perhaps put them in a cheap whisky out of curiosity to see what effect they have but i wouldnt put them in a decent whisky. |
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