The Fake Whiskey Challenge

[cowdery]

If nothing else, it's bound to improve the vodka.

[pepcycle]

I can't wait to eat the raisins and throw the rest away.

[gr8erdane]

The cheesecloth might be the most salvagable item.

[pepcycle]

The raisins didn't work, so a new experiment.
The color was great, but there was a distinctly molasses like quality that I didn't care for.
Solution:
Prunes!!!!

I'm infusing the corn vodka with chopped prunes.

Say goodbye to Oak Chips.

I charred a dozen toothpicks and their soaking in the mixture.

Anybody know what wood toothpicks are made from?
I think its Birch!

PS: The cheesecloth was delicious

[pepcycle]

Things are progressing nicely.
The color is just about perfect.
I added more charred toothpicks to accelerate the "wood".
Vanilla bean added for one day and removed.

Doesn't taste bad.

[TNbourbon]

...I charred a dozen toothpicks...

Okay, I'll bite -- how DOES one char a toothpick, Ed -- and still have anything left?!
(Not that I care to try it, really, understand. It's just an intellectual curiosity, as it were.)

[BourbonJoe]

I think you're losing it Ed.
Joe

[Jake_Parrott]

Just coming back to this topic. Do note such a product as "tannin powder" exists, if you need to punch up the mouthfeel.

[pepcycle]

After "significant" experimentation, the best way to char toothpicks is to put them in a toaster oven.
I use the same recipe that I use to toast pignoli nuts (which I char accidentally everytime)

I might try a little Dalidyne for the tannin. (Is it still available?)

[jburlowski]

The raisins didn't work, so a new experiment.
The color was great, but there was a distinctly molasses like quality that I didn't care for.
Solution:
Prunes!!!!

This could become your regular pour....