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\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-21T17:45:33+00:00

the orignal range isnt worth it, altho economical your seriously better off drinking the alco unflavoured ... would taste better
but back to the point, the Classic flavourings are the best but must leave it to infuse, tip i have found is using motion and oxygen to speed up the process
note sure if you have the SS profile kits in the UK but blending 12ml of SS mellow oak with the 2.25L of Classic Tennessee Bourbon is incredible and very smooth, still warming my taste buds to the Classic Finest Reserve Whiskey, slowly but surely

Statistics: Posted by freelancement — Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:45 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-21T16:42:58+00:00

No worries - would have been happy to help

Statistics: Posted by MrCat — Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:42 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-21T16:33:55+00:00

MrCat, i miss typed, what i mean to say was the ss original range lol

Statistics: Posted by foRUM warrior — Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:33 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-21T13:22:23+00:00

the classic range is hard to come by in the uk i may be wrong though

Ellie Claire has some in her ebay shop. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220629530668

Statistics: Posted by MrCat — Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:22 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-21T13:21:02+00:00

Everything i make with an essence sits in the cupboard for at LEAST a week,whether its top shelf,classic or any other brand of essence.

I have a few 4.5L bottles on pouring cradles that are filled and leaving them for as long as i can,as long as the booze cabinet is stocked i wont be touching them.

Statistics: Posted by marc83 — Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:21 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-21T06:51:30+00:00

the classic range is hard to come by in the uk i may be wrong though.

Statistics: Posted by foRUM warrior — Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:51 am

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-21T05:02:45+00:00

Alright .... going from what ive heard, the SS Classic range are actually infusers requiring a minimum of a week to chemically infuse with the alco, where as the SS Top Shelf range are food flavours and will be ready to drink straight away after mixing. This is noticable with the gin flavours. Now, again from memory they are slit into 2 packs for the reason that they have an alcohol trace in the packs to help kick start the process and as a result the two packs are more designed to get around certian legal issues and having to say that they have traces.
SS also have a 1L range for the SS Turbo Air Still, as the still only produces 1L @ 40% per distill, so they released a range to match.
comparing this to the Essencia range, I am of the understanding that the essecia range is completely infusing but doesnt have the alco trace, requiring longer maturity.
Should note that the volume of the bottle of packet doesnt imply that there is more flavouring, its just more \'filler\' ..... but that said if you try the SS origianl range which makes 5L per 50ml bottle, the Classic range kills it for dead
Food for thought

Statistics: Posted by freelancement — Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:02 am

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-20T23:58:42+00:00

Hi All,

Just realised what might transform this to 10/10.

Add the 32mL to just 40% double distilled, 1 Litre.

Will try this next time and leave for a month!

Might be a lot smoother.

Ciao.

Statistics: Posted by Ronbo — Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:58 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-07-20T17:29:54+00:00

Hi All,

Just tried the SS Classic / Premium / Finest Reserve / Whisky.

32 mL sachet added to 1 Litre of 50% double distilled.

Left it in the bottle for a couple of weeks first.

I don\'t claim to be a \'Malt expert\' but I love \'Glen Livet\'

This stuff is a slightly different flavour, but I can\'t fault it.

9/10

Ciao.

Statistics: Posted by Ronbo — Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:29 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-06-18T04:52:19+00:00

yep they are 1l size

Statistics: Posted by foRUM warrior — Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:52 am

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-06-18T02:25:59+00:00

That will be a shame if they do .... i often use the left over part bottle for mixing with something else or just experimenting with.eg part bottle kentucky bourbon same of scotch malt and 40ml of cafe maria is a really nice warming mix on a winters day when fishing.

Statistics: Posted by trelliS — Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:25 am

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-06-15T11:30:43+00:00

That sounds like a good idea.have way more 1L bottles than 1125s these days.

Statistics: Posted by marc83 — Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:30 am

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-06-15T04:41:34+00:00

are all 1125 bottles going to 1000ml bottles world wide.

Statistics: Posted by BundyRed — Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:41 am

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-06-12T18:21:02+00:00

just so you all know apparently the ss classic range is changing, rather than flavour 1125ml of spirit, the new pack size is designed for 1L ...... apparently they are dropping the price to keep it all in ratio.

Statistics: Posted by foRUM warrior — Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:21 pm

\"ss top shelf\" vrs \"ss classic\"

2010-06-12T15:29:04+00:00

I bought a SS classic tennessee bourbon pack today,and found it has two 27ml sachets,when previously i had used a SS classic american bourbon essence with two 36ml sachets...interesting.

Anyway,i mixed one sachet with 1125ml of spirit and it looks very light in colour compared to just about any of the bourbon essences i have used,if not all.I have put some spirits unlimited JD chips in with it,might darken it a tad,and see how it turns out.

Statistics: Posted by marc83 — Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:29 pm