Anyone tried the Stir-ring device for whiskey?

[hunter1442]

Just got served an ad on Amazon for something called the Stir-ring - it’s this little "device" that you stir into your whiskey, and supposedly it makes it smoother by pulling out harsh fermentation compounds.

 

They say this is done with no filters or additives… I’m skeptical but curious. Has anyone here actually tried it? Does it actually make a difference in taste or is it just a gimmick?

 

Would love to hear opinions before I grab one.

 

Thank you!

[Kepler]

No, never heard of it before.  Gimmicky.

[ebo]

I have that. I'm not sure how it's different from a mini strainer? That's what I use it for. 

[markandrex]

Welcome to SB.com.  My gut reaction (without ever seeing or trying) is save your money.

[Richnimrod]

GIMMICK!   

I can't imagine what would be accomplished (other than forcing a bit of air into the dram - depending on how forcefully one might stir) and I certainly can't believe anything would be removed simply by stirring with any tool.   

Also, today's Bourbon, and I'm pretty sure any other whiskey distilled and bottled by any reputable firm wouldn't have an appreciable amount of any congeners remaining in the whiskey by the time it's sent to a retail shelf.

This sounds like a product desperately seeking a solution to problem that doesn't exist.   Just my opinion, of course.

[Kepler]

If you look closely, there are little pellets of something captured inside the strainer.  I'm sure it's not "removing" anything; instead it is adding something to the liquid in your glass, in order to fool you into thinking your whiskey tastes better. 

 

No thanks -- I'm not interested in adding any type of flavoring component to my whiskey that I paid good money for to taste it as it comes out of the bottle.  100% gimmick.

[flahute]

This is BS. Avoid at all costs.