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Post by Vinster on Apr 4, 2020 20:28:45 GMT -5
Using this How-To it worked like a charm.. now cutting it was not as easy as his video. I let my block sit for 24hrs and it was twice as thick as the one in the video. so 12-16hrs next time for me. I also need to get a better knife
Here is the vid, and I have that exact cooler (by chance);
Here is how it turned out..
Next time they will be more symmetrical.
and yes, I have big glasses I like to drink.. lol
Vin
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Post by zila1 on Apr 4, 2020 20:38:55 GMT -5
I like that.
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Post by Vinster on Apr 4, 2020 20:51:32 GMT -5
I've been reading that clear cubes last longer. so that is part of the motivation for doing this. Vin
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Post by zila1 on Apr 4, 2020 21:00:44 GMT -5
Really, I had no idea. You learn something new everyday. Plus they look awesome.
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Post by Bones on Apr 4, 2020 22:09:25 GMT -5
It's roughly the same basic thing as letting a bowl of water freeze, then chipping/breaking off the pieces. This kind of ice lasts longer, I can't really explain it either but it does seem to.
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Post by Vinster on Apr 5, 2020 13:11:29 GMT -5
tonight I will be testing the longevity of the new cubes. I'm usually one 2" round ice cube per 2 glasses of whisky over a 1-1.5hr period... I'll report back if it goes longer or if the cube is larger on the 2ng glass...
for science... lol
Vin
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Post by zila1 on Apr 5, 2020 14:37:46 GMT -5
Wish I was there with you. I'm a whiskey drinker too.
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Post by Vinster on Apr 5, 2020 14:41:57 GMT -5
Wish I was there with you. I'm a whiskey drinker too. diddo Eddie
Vin
EDIT: truth be told, I love booze in general.. not as hard in the beer these days, but Whiskey/Scotch are the go-to's now.. but last night was Vodka Martini night
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Apr 5, 2020 14:43:54 GMT -5
Wish I was there with you. I'm a whiskey drinker too. I don't drink much. 3 shots would put me to sleep haha! Would be fine just to be there and hang out
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Post by Mr.Scott on Apr 5, 2020 14:53:35 GMT -5
Wish I was there with you. I'm a whiskey drinker too. I don't drink much. 3 shots would put me to sleep haha! Would be fine just to be there and hang out All good. We will go smoke out back.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Apr 5, 2020 14:56:34 GMT -5
I don't drink much. 3 shots would put me to sleep haha! Would be fine just to be there and hang out All good. We will go smoke out back. Already there dude XD Doing plumbing, taking a break. Fuck. Out of plumber puddy. Leaking at the threads on the bathroom sink. MF. All I got is permatex, it'll have to do.
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Post by Vinster on Apr 6, 2020 18:46:50 GMT -5
So we begin... once I put the whisky in, it cracked.. That's why you see white.. there wasn't any before that... should had waited 5 min before pouring it in I guess?
Vin
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Post by zila1 on Apr 6, 2020 18:54:28 GMT -5
Looks delicious my friend. I'll join you. I'm pouring one right now.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Apr 6, 2020 18:55:23 GMT -5
Freeze the whiskey next time Vin.
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Post by Vinster on Apr 6, 2020 19:37:10 GMT -5
Freeze the whiskey next time Vin. Sure... but food is taking too much room.. lol...
and I get the big bottles
maybe people think they cubes last longer cause they can't see them... Seems no different for me...
I think I may need to repeat this test tonight to be sure...
Vin
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Post by Vinster on Apr 6, 2020 19:38:28 GMT -5
and my whisky actually tastes different... I'm a Jameson guy.. have been for a few years... this glass tastes different.
Vin
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Post by Mr.Scott on Apr 6, 2020 19:44:57 GMT -5
Wash it.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Apr 6, 2020 19:45:21 GMT -5
this glass tastes different. Vin Made you a GIF and just got done picturing you in this movie HAHA ROFL!
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Post by Vinster on Apr 6, 2020 23:13:12 GMT -5
Haha.. Fuckers.. lol
Vin
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Post by Vinster on Apr 27, 2020 13:59:57 GMT -5
Update to this, I got a cheap bread knife from the dollar store, cost me $4. The spine of the knife is nearly 2mm wide. it resembles the knife from the video above and what a dream...
if the ice was 2" Thick or less, I didn't need a mallet to cut the ice, it just broke apart. the thicker ice I just had to tap.. no hammering required...
I'm set... and happy with it
Vin
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Post by zila1 on Apr 27, 2020 19:45:29 GMT -5
I freeze my whiskey glass and my whiskey. Then I get stoned.
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Post by Vinster on Apr 27, 2020 20:24:41 GMT -5
I used stones for a while, but I found that they didn't stay cold long enough. I then started to put the stones in with ice tray, that helped a bit. I haven't been able to go back.
I like the clear cubes. I can make about 20 drinks worth with 1 cooler, 22hrs in the freezer. I made a few rounds that are clear. but I'll stick with square clear ones.
I'll use the round molds for normal ice balls
Vin
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