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Nov 18, 2022Liked by Richard Godwin

Worked brilliantly for me, four days soaking. A very pleasing cloudy old fashioned.

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Nov 18, 2022Liked by Richard Godwin

Yup, made the walnut bourbon and it was vile I’m afraid.

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Nov 18, 2022Liked by Richard Godwin

I also ended up with weird and horrible Bourbon - although the the pecans which had been soaking in it were lovely, so not a total fail…

I used a jar with a ceramic lid, so I don’t think the metal lid was the problem. I wonder if we left the infusion too long? I tasted after 2 days and it was nice, if a bit subtle. Two days later, horrible.

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This was so nice to read

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Nov 18, 2022Liked by Richard Godwin

Cuyahoga is a perfect song ❤️ (I’m not able to choose a favourite from R.E.M., it would change every time I’d try).

I did prepare the pecan bourbon - or rather, walnut, since that was what I had -, but haven’t mixed the cocktail yet. Will do it later - looking forward!

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I soaked the nuts before toasting. Worked out really nicely, even after 8 days in the bourbon

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What was the connection with the Ramazzotti picture? Still not managed to lay my hands on pecans, must try harder!

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A light toasting of pecans and 3 days soaking have resulted in a non-cloudy, delicious Old Fashioned. I am very grateful :)

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