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.
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!
I too find it hard - one of those bands I don’t think about a lot of the time and then suddenly find myself listening to nothing but for days at a time. Cuyahoga sort of has everything tho
I have the Old Fashioned in front of me. The bourbon is nice - four days, with walnuts. It does give hints of walnuts, with a very slight bitterness, but not overpowering by any means. It is not the most visually appealing cocktail, though. The bourbon is very cloudy - much more than what yours seems to be in the picture, Richard. But it tastes nice, so 👍👍
Worked brilliantly for me, four days soaking. A very pleasing cloudy old fashioned.
Yup, made the walnut bourbon and it was vile I’m afraid.
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.
I can only apologise! I think it’s the skins.
You may be right… but the thought of trying to skin pecans is also pretty horrible.
This was so nice to read
Aw thanks - sorry about the typos, two year old choochooing in the background!
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!
I too find it hard - one of those bands I don’t think about a lot of the time and then suddenly find myself listening to nothing but for days at a time. Cuyahoga sort of has everything tho
I have the Old Fashioned in front of me. The bourbon is nice - four days, with walnuts. It does give hints of walnuts, with a very slight bitterness, but not overpowering by any means. It is not the most visually appealing cocktail, though. The bourbon is very cloudy - much more than what yours seems to be in the picture, Richard. But it tastes nice, so 👍👍
I passed mine through a coffee filter - it looked kind of yuck prior to that
Oh, of course! You did mention that on the email early in the week! Completely forgot, to be honest 😅
I soaked the nuts before toasting. Worked out really nicely, even after 8 days in the bourbon
What was the connection with the Ramazzotti picture? Still not managed to lay my hands on pecans, must try harder!
A light toasting of pecans and 3 days soaking have resulted in a non-cloudy, delicious Old Fashioned. I am very grateful :)