Whiskey stones or whiskey rocks, were originally created for whisky drinkers, to use as a substitute for ice cubes. Although they do not get as cold as regular ice cubes their purpose is to keep your whisky cool without diluting it. They are typically made of rock, plastic or stainless steel, but there are some also made of glass. They are kept in the freezer, just like regular ice cubes, but the amount of time they must be in there before usage, will depend on what type of whiskey stones you are using. Soapstone whiskey rocks are smaller and still look the same after being frozen for 5 hours. You can check out these premium whiskey stones for just $17.95 and get FREE shipping if you`re an Amazon Prime member!

• DESIGNED TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE of your favourite drink NOT MAKE IT ICE COLD tasteless and diluted. Whiskey Stones and Scotch Rocks are designed to chill just enough to release the delicate flavour and aroma that you love so much. Enjoy the full strength flavour of your favourite Whiskey, Scotch or Bourbon all the way to the last mouth full.
• 12 STONES and TONGS - With 12 stones in our set you can invite all your friends to share great times. Using the tongs to place the Whiskey Stones in your glass keeps your stones colder while preparing your drinks. The less you touch the stones with your hands the colder they will stay.
• NON POROUS - Natural Granite won`t absorb smells or ordors from other items in your freezer or from your drink keeping the integrity pure and the SMOOTH ROUNDED EDGES wont scratch your favourite whiskey glasses
• EASY TO USE - EASY TO CLEAN - REUSABLE - SAFE - HYGIENIC - Ready to use anytime so you`ll never run out of ice again. Initial freezing period is approx 4-5 hours. Keep your Choice of Connoisseur Whiskey Stones in the freezer and you`ll be ready to enjoy the pure and perfectly chilled flavour of your Whiskey aytime
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For whiskey drinkers, in particular, Whiskey Stones offer a handful of advantages over regular, water ice cubes. The obvious advantage of granite ice is that it won’t melt, and therefore, won’t dilute your whiskey with unwanted tap water flavors. As I discovered, however, that is not the best part of using real rocks for your whiskey on the rocks. Granite isn’t as conductive as water, so it doesn’t have the same chilling power. I found putting three or four granite ice cubes doesn’t have the freezing power of the same amount of ice. The granite mildly cools the whiskey, rather than harshly chilling it, leaving the nose and flavors intact. Another obscure advantage of whiskey stones is they freeze quickly. Granite ice cubes are ready to go after 20 to 30 minutes in the freezer, whereas water needs hours to freeze into ice cubes. Being just a pile of cut rocks, whiskey stones are also easily washed and dishwasher safe. The one drawback I found is that granite ice cubes won’t make anything ice cold, at least not unless you use many more cubes than the equivalent in water ice. To make a mixed drink freezing cold with rocks, you need to fill the glass with them. If granite ice cubes are a blessing for neat whiskey, they are a mixed blessing for the whiskey cocktail, where a drinker probably wants an ice cold beverage and dilution isn’t as big an issue. A past question I have fielded about whiskey stones is “why can’t I use any old rock?” The answer is you can, but only after plenty of work. Whiskey stones are made of granite for a reason. Sedimentary rocks like sandstone and limestone easily wear down, both by rubbing against each other and because alcohol is a solvent. Limestone spring water might be an important ingredient in any whiskey maker`s recipe, but who wants gritty bits of sand in their tumbler of whiskey? Marble and other hard forms of stone will work just as well but avoid the soft, crumbly stuff.  After you collect the chunks of granite, you need to shape and polish them. Some rock ice on the market have a “natural” look, full of cracks and ridges. This style of  whiskey stone is destined to crack open at some future date since you will be sending them on repeat trips to the freezer and exposing them to the same forces that fill cliff faces with cracks and crevasses. Smooth, flat surfaces protect the stones from moisture and freezing, giving them a longer life span. So, you can make your own whiskey stones, but only if you already own a stone chisel, hammer, and a rock tumbler. If you don’t, you will find it much cheaper to simply buy a set of ready-made granite ice cubes. Needless to say, I think these things are AMAZING. They are well made and work to serve their purpose. I would certainly recommend them for anyone who enjoys an alcoholic beverage from time to time! Get Cash back on this purchase by using TopCashBack! Sign up here for FREE!

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