Cool DIY Whiskey Dispenser

[Twisted Brick]

Such a creative way to display and dispense one's hard-earned efforts. It would be a fun project to build in that shop.

Not sure if the jury is still out on the viability of having silicone (to set the spigot) come in contact with ethanol at room temp, though.

Whiskey Dispenser

[NormandieStill]

What did I just watch? YouTube is genuinely doing woodworking (very) soft porn now?

And I'm sorry... who wears yoga pants in a workshop? Ignoring splinter problems and other safety issues, there are no pockets! Where you do put your stuff?

[Steve Broady]

Where you do put your stuff?

Not gonna say the first answer that came to my mind!

Joking aside, I 100% agree. As a hobby woodworker myself, I can’t say that I was especially impressed. But I’ll give her credit, she clearly knows how to get people to watch her channel. You don’t have to have skill or talent if you have a body like that and are willing to show it off.

As for the dispenser itself, I kind of like the idea of a liquor wall. I wonder if you could replace the silicone with an oak donut, which would swell and seal against the glass, and maybe even do a tiny bit of aging over time?

[NormandieStill]

I would go with beeswax. And maybe find a spigot which is tapped.

In fact I would probably look at sandwiching an oak frame between two glass sheets. You could wax the oak to prevent oaking... or just use it as the final "barrel" in a solera system.

[Demy]

Frankly the dispenser is the second thing I paid attention to.

[Deplorable]

I had a hard, time watching that. Pun not intended. I want my click back.

[Stonecutter]

I’m sorry Twisted but all I could think of was that scene in “Trading Places” where Jamie Lee Curtis was “Inga from Sweden” MERRY NEW YEAR!
Dispenser don’t look too bad though.

[The Baker]

You could wax the oak to prevent oaking

Typo?

'To prevent LEAKING' ??

Interesting idea though.

Geoff

[still_stirrin]

Thanks TB. Now I think I need to start a new hobby: woodworking. Or, “sanding” at least.

Ironically, none of the other students in my shop class looked like that. Probably a good thing tho, because we likely wouldn’t have finished many of our projects.
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[still_stirrin]

… I wonder if you could replace the silicone with an oak donut, which would swell and seal against the glass, and maybe even do a tiny bit of aging over time?

Or simply use a wooden “swage fit” valve. Some cask suppliers still make them. Obviously the glass hole would need to be tapered to the swage, but that’s doable.
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[NormandieStill]

You could wax the oak to prevent oaking

Typo?

'To prevent LEAKING' ??

Interesting idea though.

Geoff

No. You start by firmly buffing your hard wood... er...

Hang on, I'll start again.

My idea was that you don't want your whisky dispenser to oak the hell out of your nicely balanced whisky that you're trying to serve. So before assembling the glass I would apply wax to the oak surfaces that would be in contact with the spirit to ensure that it was inert.

Or you could "age" the dispenser with some neutral to pull out the bulk of the flavour and then use it as the final barrel. I do like the idea of a dispenser like this as an alternative to an infinity bottle.

Edit to add: I do think that with an appropriate clamping mechanism you should be able to make a dispenser like this without resorting to silicone.

[juana_b]

This morning I saw one of those on Amazon but cant find it now....I'll keep looking...for the whiskey dispenser I mean
Edit: still can't find it. But her pants were so tight that I had trouble standing up.

[squigglefunk]

looks good from fifty feet

[Twisted Brick]

I’m sorry Twisted but all I could think of was that scene in “Trading Places” where Jamie Lee Curtis was “Inga from Sweden” MERRY NEW YEAR!
Dispenser don’t look too bad though.

Ha! Oh yeah... "Care to help me with my rucksack?"

Can't forget... "Beef jerky time!"

[Stonecutter]

Bwahaha! Beef Jerky time
I really like this decanter/dispenser. A little pricey but pretty freaking cool man.

Old Fashioned Car Whiskey Decanter Set, Very Large 15" x 13" x 7" 750ml Decanter Spigot, and 2-10oz Whiskey Tumbler Old Fashion Glasses, Old Fashioned Vintage Car, Limited Edition, Great Bar Gift! https://a.co/d/0WJ5SCT

[Stonecutter]

Here’s a couple snapshots for those that don’t want to use the link

[Saltbush Bill]

there are no pockets! Where you do put your stuff?

Normandie just so that this question doesnt keep you awake at nights I did a little research.....she does indeed own cloths with pockets.

[NormandieStill]

I did a little research

Thanks for that. And for taking one for the team. I can't imagine how hard (!) that research must have been.

[Setsumi]

Well at least her clothes will not get caught in the tools. BUT, what about the white (I presume plastic) between the glass?

[NormandieStill]

Well at least her clothes will not get caught in the tools. BUT, what about the white (I presume plastic) between the glass?

It's actually glass as well, just frosted, but don't know if it's bonded with glue or "cast" as a unit. Also those are building materials and certainly not rated food-safe let alone high-proof alcohol safe.

[dunluce]

So what is the actual consensus on this.....suitable project, or neat idea that actually doesn't work due to the silicone? Is there an actual suitable alternative that 100% will work?

[cob]

I have never seen blue wood at any of the lumber yards I have frequented in the last 55 years. And that is EXTRA low grade glass.

[dunluce]

I have never seen blue wood at any of the lumber yards I have frequented in the last 55 years. And that is EXTRA low grade glass.

It's a "walnut and resin board" as stated in the video, so a premade product.

What about the quality of the glass.....that shouldn't affect anything?

[NormandieStill]

I have never seen blue wood at any of the lumber yards I have frequented in the last 55 years. And that is EXTRA low grade glass.

It's a "walnut and resin board" as stated in the video, so a premade product.

What about the quality of the glass.....that shouldn't affect anything?

I understood that the board was from a previous project but still. Resin? Not on the list of approved materials. And as commented in another current thread, leaded crystal is glass but generally considered now to be worth avoiding for food consumption. The glass used is a building material. I doubt the manufacturer took the time to check that they were using a food-safe glass.

[dunluce]

I understood that the board was from a previous project but still. Resin? Not on the list of approved materials.

Just framing material, so it should be okay, no?

And as commented in another current thread, leaded crystal is glass but generally considered now to be worth avoiding for food consumption. The glass used is a building material. I doubt the manufacturer took the time to check that they were using a food-safe glass.

I never thought about the lead, that's a good point. I'm not aware of research into how many ppm you might pick up from that.

[NormandieStill]

I understood that the board was from a previous project but still. Resin? Not on the list of approved materials.

Just framing material, so it should be okay, no?

It's resin as in epoxy. But it's true that the wooden part is purely decorative as the spirit is entirely contained inside the glass block.

But I still think you could make this correctly with oak and glass sheets using beeswax as the sealant.