In pursuit of the perfect dram...
We invented Whisky Stones - the first stone beverage cubes - back in 2007. It started with a simple but revolutionary observation: ice ruins cask-aged spirits. Rapid cooling with ice down to ~38F "shocks" the spirit, causing the wood oils carefully aged into the spirit to fall out of solution with the alcohol, disrupting the intended flavor. What is needed is a gentler chill that more closely mimics the cool 50F temperatures in Scotland while allowing the full aromas and flavors to breath and be enjoyed as intended. We decided to use Soapstone - a soft, non-porous, non-reactive stone with a tradition of craftsmanship in the United States dating back to the 1700s. To this day, our stones are still crafted at the oldest soapstone mill in the US ~ and Whisky Stones are enjoyed around the world as an indispensable addition to the sophisticated bar.