Cornflake Whisky (Odin's Recipe)

[packapoo]

I posted in another thread of my attempt at this and being somewhat underwhelmed at the result, especially ex-still.
Had some sage advice from Aidan and Opus; know there's plenty out there on aging.

Had to give it a go, but no oak at hand. On that topic some of the oak (chips, whatever?) I see being offered up really better qualifies as dust. That's all.

Have some manuka branches about 25mm dia set aside for my smoker, drying. Try that.
Cleaned off all bark and daggy bits, sliced off 4 pieces about 5 - 8mm thick.
Quick toast on the gas ring followed by an equally quick brushing to remove the loosest of the charring, microwave on high 1 minute, then into the jar of hearts 1.7litres @40%

One week later what a difference. Plus it's only early days so more to come.
I've certainly learned from this and looking forward.

[Easydrinker]

I don't think Manuka grow on this sceptered isle.
I wish you well with this trial.
I still await the free time to try aging with Beech wood.
My comment is really that most folk age on wood,initially at about 63%.
Maybe next time try it with something stronger,to contrast and compare?
Robert.

[packapoo]

Thanks Robert, that's a good thought - it belatedly had occurred to try bit stronger so certainly will.