• Whiskey

  First Sip of Alcohol

  Posted by countyseat on March 24, 2014 at 4:31 am

  In current bourbon whiskey R%D, we are getting great flavors on the back and, a nice nose, but a strong boozy first taste. Any tips on a softer open? We use a pretty standard wheated bourbon mash bill, double distill and age 6-7 month in five gallon barrels? Any thoights on fermenting and distilling tips or just need more time in the barrel?

  countyseat replied 10 years, 9 months ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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  natrat

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  March 24, 2014 at 2:25 pm

  “boozy taste” isn’t all that descriptive for me…since booze tastes boozy.

  My guess is early head cuts…but I’m guessing based on vague descriptions. Does it go away if you let the whisky sit for a few minutes and open up a bit?

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  countyseat

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  March 24, 2014 at 3:22 pm

  I mean a very strong dominating alcohol taste in the first taste. I.e. – the first taste is fairly rough and burning then yields to a good taste. Just strong and burning a little bit up front.

  It does open up a bit and yield if I let it sit in a glass for several minutes.

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  salishseaorganicliqueurs

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  March 24, 2014 at 6:41 pm

  I agree with Natrat, sounds like early head cuts to me, try cutting a little bit later.

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  boognish

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  March 28, 2014 at 10:37 pm

  “boozy taste” isn’t all that descriptive for me…since booze tastes boozy.

  My guess is early head cuts…but I’m guessing based on vague descriptions. Does it go away if you let the whisky sit for a few minutes and open up a bit?

  Agreed on early head cuts. Don’t get greedy. You can always redistill your cuts

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  countyseat

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  March 31, 2014 at 3:45 am

  Thanks, I’ll try that next time. What about running it through a carbon filter? Would that help? Better pre barrel or post barrel?

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