Blending and proofing
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Blending and proofing
I realize purists might find this thread a little offensive, and I love a good single malt. Having said that I am currently reading Whisky the Definitive World Guide by Michael Jackson. In the book he talks about aging in used wine barrels. This got me to thinking. Has any one blended a small amount of wine with water while proofing to give a hint of a fruity flavor?
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Re: Blending and proofing
Yes I have, Dry Sherry or Dry White Wine, one ounce to a half gal after adding water.
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I was guessing it would be a small amount to just add a little flavor but not to over power it.
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Re: Blending and proofing
felt "wrong" to me at first but all those barrels do is the same thing and that's contaminate scotch with wine. i'm not even using barrels with mine at them moment anyways..
i've used a splash of sherry with rum and single malt to those ends. probably should be using a more scientific measure like bruce to be sure (may use his measure next time)
it's really too young to start tasting them but the scent coming off them compared to the un-tampered "control" with is so much more interesting/exciting and dare i say it more reminiscent of certain scotch.
i've used a splash of sherry with rum and single malt to those ends. probably should be using a more scientific measure like bruce to be sure (may use his measure next time)
it's really too young to start tasting them but the scent coming off them compared to the un-tampered "control" with is so much more interesting/exciting and dare i say it more reminiscent of certain scotch.