Big Ice

[DogHair]

While browsing around Williams-Sonoma the other day I picked up a couple silicone trays to make 2 inch ice cubes. I was a little skeptical at first but I have to say it works great with bourbon. I enjoy a little ice in mine and the big cubes seem to melt very slowly. Makes the whiskey cold but not overly watered down. If you enjoy your bourbon on the rocks this is great.

 

[Miles]

That's pretty cool. Thanks for posting it up

 

[Legion]

I like it!

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

looks great!

 

[ouch]

A lot of trendy bartenders use them in shakers- they keep the drinks from getting too watered down.

 

[joshmpdx]

Excellent!

 

[D/E Bob]

Well..........
if your Bourbon is getting watered down that could mean only one thing; you're drinking it to slowly! JUST JOKING - I couldn't resist.

Actually, your big ice cube idea is exactly what I have been using for years except I kind of made my own mold by using an old plastic tray and cutting out every other separator section. My drink of choice is Single Barrel Jack Daniels and that is what I use the large cubes for. I enjoy every drop without it getting watered down.

Regards,
D/E Bob

 

[vanztb4]

Looks nice...making me thirsty

 

[HDPaul]

Calling all b&b engineers, scientists, thermodynamicists, speculators and bs'ers....

Having one big ice cube doesn't melt at any different rate than having several smaller ones once equilibrium temp has been reached. It just looks cooler.

 

[jwhite]

Calling all b&b engineers, scientists, thermodynamicists, speculators and bs'ers....

Having one big ice cube doesn't melt at any different rate than having several smaller ones once equilibrium temp has been reached. It just looks cooler.

Yes but as a professional BS'er I'd have to argue that the greater surface aria of small ice will: 1 chill the drink faster, 2 in the heat exchange, convert a greater amount of ice to water in a shorter period of time. There is a reason why old ice houses used to store large blocks as opposed to piles of chips.

 

[docfitch]

If you don't want your bourbon to get diluted, you can get soapstone whiskey rocks:

http://www.soapstoneice.com/

I haven't tried them, but they look cool.

Ken

 

[Miles]

Another alternate is to drink in the freezer.

I've seen some people use giant ice spheres for the same effect, based on the minimum surface area concept.

 

[Jim]

Neat, my iced tea needs that.