(Health-NewsWire.Net, February 05, 2015 ) Sudbury, Ontario -- Not All Whiskey Stones Are Created Equal
Enjoying a chilled glass of fine whiskey is a great pleasure, but when using ice the dilution often takes away from the true great taste. Whiskey stones or whisky rocks are a great alternative. Although not as cold as ice, their purpose is to chill a drink while avoiding dilution, but, what ones work the best?
Soapstone Whiskey Rocks
Soapstone whiskey rocks were previously the only alternative if someone wanted to add a little chill to their drink. Soapstone is a soft rock created naturally over time. It was previously used by tribes as a carving medium. They would use it to carve out bowls, pipes and utensils, dating all the way back to the Vikings. India has been using soapstone as a carving medium for centuries, and mining it to meet the world wide global demand, is threatening the habitat of their tigers.
Although, still used by certain tribes, in today's society soapstone is most often used for counter tops and is also the preferred material for wood burning masonry heaters, due to the fact that it can absorb, store and radiate heat evenly. This seems to be the primary reason why, as stated in many reviews, when used to chill a drink, the cooling power is minimal and for a very short period of time and they must also be frozen for around 5 hours before usage.
Sanitary issues are also a common concern when using soapstone whiskey rocks. People are more hesitant to use a rock in their drink and because it is a soft rock, it can crack, break and scratch. Hairline cracks are hard to see, but the cracks can store bacteria. Many reviews state that there is an aftertaste. They are also not dishwasher safe, are heavy and most sets come with 9 stones, but the stones are only 3/4 of an inch to compensate for their weight. The pricing for these varies greatly, but they are cheap to make, they are just a polished rock,
Stainless Steel Whiskey Stones.
Stainless steel is also known as, corrosion resistance steel and has been use for decades in various industries due to its many benefits. It is commonly used in the food processing plants and food storage industries due to the fact that it has natural antibacterial properties and its resistance to corrosion and staining. Easily cleaned and sterilized, it is widely used in the medical industries for instrument and equipment construction. Because of its durability it is also widely used in the construction of houses, planes, buildings, bridges and monuments, and is 100% Eco-friendly.
There are different grades of stainless steel, it is important to understand that if the whiskey stones are not a high grade of stainless steel, they cannot offer these benefits. The darker color usually means a cheaper make. Most are only stainless steel plated, but try to pass themselves off as being just stainless steel. These will often rust, chip, tarnish and cannot be used in the dishwasher and are only 3/4 of an inch.
Great White Ice Stainless Steel Whiskey Stones
Taking all the negative reviews into consideration, Great White Ice has developed a premium quality, stainless steel whiskey stone. Offering all the benefits that stainless steel has to offer and more. "Our whiskey stones were created to offer a safe and effective way for people to chill any drink without dilution. They are 1" inch cubes made with high grade stainless steel, not just a plated version. They are rust proof, corrosion resistant, do not retain smells or tastes from the other items surrounding them and contain natural antibacterial properties. They also contain a food grade chilling gel in the center of each cube that freezes, allowing them to maintain their chill much longer then soapstone whiskey rocks and then the smaller plated version. The best part is they only have to be frozen from 1-2 hours before usage and they can be used in any drink." said Venessa Langen, owner and founder of Great White Ice.
All the reviews of people who have tried both types agree that, Great White Ice stainless steel whiskey stones, work much better than the soapstone variety and the cheaper brands of stainless steel.
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