ultrasonic aging,, Im a believer!!

[partonken]

I just tried 4 - ten minute cycles in my new ultrasonic cleaner on a batch of whiskey . I kept a control bottle and the difference is incredible to say the least. I would dare say that the whiskey had a 6 year old smoothness. I had a bottle of 3 year old LCBO CC whiskey and it was smoother than it was. I am now a believer and i will be using it to pre treat any whiskey going into a small barrel , rum, or vodka. cheers ken

[Mikey-moo]

Well done Ken.

Do you stand the bottle in an ultrasonic bath or do you pour the whiskey in the ultrasonic bath itself?

[Bushman]

I am guessing you use the technique that Odin describes, same as I use. I wouldn't say I get a 6 year aging but it's a great kickstart before aging in the barrel. I add JD chips while giving it a bath. What is the size of your US machine? I like the 1/2 gallon one I bought on eBay.

[greggn]

Was there a loss in the %ABV ?

[dieselduo]

Well done Ken.

Do you stand the bottle in an ultrasonic bath or do you pour the whiskey in the ultrasonic bath itself?

If you scroll down in this thread you will see airhill just poured it in and ran 5 , 5min sessions.http://www.artisan-distiller.net/phpBB3 ... nic#p23605" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow I noticed that some on ebay have different wattages. Does anyone have experience here ? I'm interested

[Still Life]

IDEA: Ultrasonic barrel

[FullySilenced]

thinkin that's maybe kinda what Tim Smith is doing... ? but who knows they are saying patent pending...

[vqstatesman]

I just tried 4 - ten minute cycles in my new ultrasonic cleaner on a batch of whiskey . I kept a control bottle and the difference is incredible to say the least. I would dare say that the whiskey had a 6 year old smoothness. I had a bottle of 3 year old LCBO CC whiskey and it was smoother than it was. I am now a believer and i will be using it to pre treat any whiskey going into a small barrel , rum, or vodka. cheers ken

Was your whiskey already oak aged? and for how long? did you put any oak in the ultrasonic cleaner?

I ordered a 6L ultrasonic clear a few days ago and can't wait till its delivered.

[Bushman]

Was there a loss in the %ABV ?

I've never experienced any loss.

[partonken]

Was there a loss in the %ABV ?

no loss in ABV% I ran it up to 40 C in temp and it got a bit warmer by about 1 degree C

[partonken]

I just tried 4 - ten minute cycles in my new ultrasonic cleaner on a batch of whiskey . I kept a control bottle and the difference is incredible to say the least. I would dare say that the whiskey had a 6 year old smoothness. I had a bottle of 3 year old LCBO CC whiskey and it was smoother than it was. I am now a believer and i will be using it to pre treat any whiskey going into a small barrel , rum, or vodka. cheers ken

Was your whiskey already oak aged? and for how long? did you put any oak in the ultrasonic cleaner?

I ordered a 6L ultrasonic clear a few days ago and can't wait till its delivered.

Yes, it was aged on heavy toast white oak for 2 weeks and distress aged in and out of the freezer(outside, i live in canada) lately its been -20. No oak in the ultrasonic just poured 6 litres of whiskey and ran it through 4 -10 minute cycles. I bought mine from trendtimes.

[partonken]

thinkin that's maybe kinda what Tim Smith is doing... ? but who knows they are saying patent pending...

I seen the episode. Its probably the same thing but time will tell.

[partonken]

I am guessing you use the technique that Odin describes, same as I use. I wouldn't say I get a 6 year aging but it's a great kickstart before aging in the barrel. I add JD chips while giving it a bath. What is the size of your US machine? I like the 1/2 gallon one I bought on eBay.

I bought it from trendtimes USA, and it will hold 6 litres of liquid. Ill have to check the power setting on it. It works!

[willee]

You might want to check the ultrasonic cleaners that are sold for reloading bullets.
Most sporting goods stores that carry reloading supplies (Horniday, Lee).