Apple Smoked Makers Mark

[Colin1230]

I was browsing YT the other day and saw a video on smoking bourbon. What the heck, I had to try it.

I set my smoke tube up vertical, like he did, rather than horizontal like I do for cheese.

Poured the 750ml bottle into the pan and set the timer for 40 minutes.

I have never had my smoke tube in the KJ so I didn't know how well the draft would work. But it put out a very leisurely flow of aromatic apple wood fragrance. This setup is going to work great for cheese this fall.

To get the bourbon back into the bottle I used my OXO grease separator and a small funnel, didn't spill a drop.

No, the dog didn't get any!

And for the obligatory plate shot.

What a fun afternoon. Thanks for looking.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Well, let us know if it sucked up any Apple smoke,
Are you sure the dog did not get into any, lol

David

 

[Colin1230]

Well, let us know if it sucked up any Apple smoke,
Are you sure the dog did not get into any, lol

David

Yes, yes it did soak up the smoke! A little much for my taste. A very distinct wood flavor. If I do this again, and I will, I will set the timer for 30 minutes instead of 40. I added one Rock to the glass to calm the heat of the alcohol and let the flavors be more apparent. A little less smoke would be better. Hope that answers your question.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Yes, yes it did soak up the smoke! A little much for my taste. A very distinct wood flavor. If I do this again, and I will, I will set the timer for 30 minutes instead of 40. I added one Rock to the glass to calm the heat of the alcohol and let the flavors be more apparent. A little less smoke would be better. Hope that answers your question.

Good to know , little less time in the smoke . Better flavour to enjoy the drink.
I have smoked different cakes and some just soaked up too much smoke , not all

David

 

[JLeonard]

Think the pupper is pouting cause he didnt get to lick the pan!!!

Jim

 

[gmc2003]

No, the dog didn't get any!

I'm with David, how do you know for sure - judging by the picture I'd say he snuck in a few licks. I haven't touched liquor since the early 80s because I'd wind up in that position.

Point four sure
Chris

 

[Colin1230]

She's a Chihuahua, loving the outdoor heat. She shivers at 77*. Unless she is on someone's lap.

 

[02ebz06]

Interesting idea.
Wonder how much alcohol was lost in the process.

As a side note - I have an unopened bottle of Makers Mark that I got at the Distillery in 2004.
Should probably crack the seal on it one of these days. Haha

 

[mr_whipple]

2 guys and a cooler just did a youtube video along these lines. He didn't smoke it but steeped the booze in toasted / charred wood chips.

 

[clifish]

Pretty cool and nice tropical looking backyard with the cannas. I am not much of a whisky/bourbon guy but, I have smoked water to make large ice cubes (OK round balls) for a friend....BTW I also over smoked the water on those. I would taste test at 15 minute intervals to get the profile you want.

 

[thirdeye]

I've smoked water, then made ice cubes with it. One cube will flavor a shot of whiskey, and several cubes give a Bloody Mary or a Bull Shot a nice flavor. (A Bull Shot has beef broth instead of tomato juice)

 

[smokerjim]

Sounds different, your plated shot came out beautiful.

 

[Colin1230]

Interesting idea.
Wonder how much alcohol was lost in the process.

As a side note - I have an unopened bottle of Makers Mark that I got at the Distillery in 2004.
Should probably crack the seal on it one of these days. Haha

That was my initial thought as well Bruce. Pouring it into a shallow pan I wondered how much alcohol would evaporate off. Turned out no cause for alarm. No more than an open glass that has set on the bar for 40 minutes. At least by my taste test.

 

[Colin1230]

Sounds different, your plated shot came out beautiful.

Thanks, Jim.

 

[Colin1230]

Pretty cool and nice tropical looking backyard with the cannas. I am not much of a whisky/bourbon guy but, I have smoked water to make large ice cubes (OK round balls) for a friend....BTW I also over smoked the water on those. I would taste test at 15 minute intervals to get the profile you want.

Thanks for the backyard complement, clifish. I think the dog was jammin' out with the frogs. Oh wait, the dog is deaf, never mind.

 

[pmad]

I realize this is an older thread and I'm new here, but don't mess with your booze.
Two alternative ways to do this.

1. Smoke water - pour into big square ice molds
2. Smoke a drink - make drink in mason jar, add smoke, shake

 

[forktender]

Yes, yes it did soak up the smoke! A little much for my taste. A very distinct wood flavor. If I do this again, and I will, I will set the timer for 30 minutes instead of 40. I added one Rock to the glass to calm the heat of the alcohol and let the flavors be more apparent. A little less smoke would be better. Hope that answers your question.

Heck, 5 minutes will be plenty. If not, do 5 more until you get it where you want it. My cocktails smoke for about 20 seconds and are perfect.
I'd personally air on the side of caution, Bourbon ain't cheap, and over smoking it would be the definition of alcohol abuse.

Beautiful yard !!!

Try a small bunch of fresh rosemary, that's what most smoked cocktails are made with in bars out here, it's some good stuff!!!

 

[Colin1230]

That is certainly good advice there forktender . That was a learning experience for me and I was amazed how much smoke that bourbon absorbed. I like the idea of the smoked rosemary. I assume it garnishes a glass of whiskey and adds a mild smoke flavor.