Yesterday was Thanksgiving. We had friends over, cooked, drank, and even built a bonfire in the backyard for marshmallows. During the revelry, a bottle of whisky was passed around. As our glasses were being filled a debate started up about whether it was acceptable to put ice in one’s whisky. Many were adamant that the answer was a clear “NO!”, while some were more flexible. I wondered about Captain Haddock and which camp he would fall into. Of course, the Captain would drink whisky anywhere and anytime he could (Snowy too!). But what about at his ancestral home of Marlinspike Castle? As he reposed in his parlor, would Nestor allow the Captain to water down what would have to be valuable single malt? I think not, which leads me to one of the coolest finds ever: WHISKY STONES!
These cool rocks (no pun intended) are made from Vermont Soapstone and have features that make it perfect for cooling your precious liquid: the stones retain their temperature (cold or warm) for a long period of time, don’t alter the taste of the drink, and don’t water it down as it comes to room temperature. Voila!
I realize that this strays a bit off the topic of Tintin, but I hope you agree that having the opportunity, I think Nestor would clearly take advantage of Whisky Stones. Agree? Don’t agree? Post a comment.
For those of you interested in learning more about these stones, you can check them out at the Northampton, MA location of Essentials (our other store).
Happy Holidays.
