Whisky stones are small cubes or shapes made of materials like soapstone or stainless steel that you chill in the freezer and then put in your drink to keep it cold without diluting it.
Purpose: Regular ice melts and waters down whisky, but whisky stones stay cold and don’t melt, preserving flavor.
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Material:
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Soapstone: Gentle on glass, holds cold moderately well.
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Stainless steel: Often filled with a gel inside for better cooling power.
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How to use: Freeze them for a few hours, drop them in your glass, rinse and reuse.
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Drawback: They don’t chill as much as ice, so they’re better for slightly cooling rather than making the drink icy cold.
They’re basically the “reusable ice cubes” for people who really don’t want water in their whisky.