Soapstone Ice Cubes -- To Chill Your Whiskey w/out Watering it Down

[wmenorr67]

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Anyone on here have these or tried these?  If so your thoughts.

[AmbulanceDriver]

Saw similar ones on ThinkGeek's website.  Thought they were a good idea, but haven't tried them personally.

[zxcvbob]

It says "dishwasher safe", but please don't.  The dishwasher can etch the glass.

Some 7/8" or 1" ball bearings and your existing whiskey glasses would be a lot cheaper, but I suppose wouldnt be as cute.  (On the "rocks"! <snicker>)

[Perd Hapley]

Those look perfect for Pepsi, etc. And you've found a perfect Christmas present for fistful. Thanks, buddy!   

[wmenorr67]

It says "dishwasher safe", but please don't.  The dishwasher can etch the glass.

Some 7/8" or 1" ball bearings and your existing whiskey glasses would be a lot cheaper, but I suppose wouldnt be as cute.  (On the "rocks"! <snicker>)

Well the glasses can be etched by a dishwasher you're right, but I think they also maybe talking about the soapstones.

Ball bearings would probably etch the glassware as well over time.

[Azrael256]

WHOA!  You should get 30 of them at that price.  Yowzers.  Just search for "whiskey stones."

They work, but they don't chill as well as an equivalent amount of ice, so you need a bunch of them in a glass.  A package of 9 is only good for a couple of glasses if you want it good and chilly.  Aside from that, they don't seem to change the taste at all.  I say they work as advertised, are rather novel, and are worth the $20.

[wmenorr67]

WHOA!  You should get 30 of them at that price.  Yowzers.  Just search for "whiskey stones."

They work, but they don't chill as well as an equivalent amount of ice, so you need a bunch of them in a glass.  A package of 9 is only good for a couple of glasses if you want it good and chilly.  Aside from that, they don't seem to change the taste at all.  I say they work as advertised, are rather novel, and are worth the $20.

That price includes the glasses.

[Chuck Dye]

Put the freaking bottle in the freezer?

Completely open a half gallon milk carton and wash it out.  Put an inch of freshly boiled distilled water in the bottom and freeze.  Center your 750 ml bottle in the carton, add more water to fill the carton and freeze.  Unmold the ice jacketed bottle, smooth the jacket, return to the freezer.  If you have frozen vodka, have fresh cracked pepper and citrus rinds ready.

[Azrael256]

That price includes the glasses.

Maybe I know nothing about glasses.  I wouldn't pay $20 apiece for those.

[wmenorr67]

Put the freaking bottle in the freezer?

Completely open a half gallon milk carton and wash it out.  Put an inch of freshly boiled distilled water in the bottom and freeze.  Center your 750 ml bottle in the carton, add more water to fill the carton and freeze.  Unmold the ice jacketed bottle, smooth the jacket, return to the freezer.  If you have frozen vodka, have fresh cracked pepper and citrus rinds ready.

Who buys only a 750 size anymore?

Hell who buys milk in half gallon sizes?  Especially if you have children.

[zahc]

I don't see the problem with slightly watering down whiskey anyway.

[coppertales]

I don't put ice in my whisky.  I do add water though....chris3

[zxcvbob]

Who buys only a 750 size anymore? Hell who buys milk in half gallon sizes?  Especially if you have children.

[Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas]

I don't see the problem with slightly watering down whiskey anyway.

Agreed. Whiskey is best with ice.

[charby]

Agreed. Whiskey is best with ice.

Depends upon the whiskey, some are good neat.

[doczinn]

No reason some smooth river rocks, well washed, wouldn't work just as well.

[charby]

No reason some smooth river rocks, well washed, wouldn't work just as well.

I'd be worried about some bacteria that may be deep in the pores, better boil well before using.

[doczinn]

Good point. Still easy.

[drewtam]

I'd be worried about some bacteria that may be deep in the pores, better boil well before using.

Boiling rocks will make you think twice about putting them in your drink. I expect the water to turn brown.

[Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas]

Boiling rocks will make you think twice about putting them in your drink. I expect the water to turn brown.

The alcohol should kill any bad stuff in 'em.

[CNYCacher]

Based on what I remember from earth science in 9th grade, cold rocks will have approx. 1/160th the chilling power of melting ice.  If you don't want to water-down your drink but still get the chilling power of ice, use come contraption to contain the ice/water as it melts.  I think I've seen reusable plastic ice cubes which are just thin HDPE shells filled with water.  You freeze them and then let the ice inside thaw while they float in your drink

[wmenorr67]

But when sipping whiskey if you are going to ice it, you don't want it ice cold.  Just take some of the warmth off of it.