Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 > > I have been given some aged aguardente (similar to grappa) with 40 % > alcohol. > > I decided to blend with my amber (created using Mandy Aftel tips - > labdanum, benzoin, vanilla). Then I added rose, jasmine, violet > leaf, bergamot. > > However, the alcohol is so strong that I could not smell the blend > except the alcohol. > I find the same issue initially with 190 proof grape alcohol... wait about a week and smell it again. I'm always amazed at how it changes in that time. The strong alcohol scent should mellow, and your blend should come through. You may have to shake the concoction though, as your amber probably won't blend completely in the 40% alcohol. Good luck! Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I have been given some aged aguardente (similar to grappa) with 40 % alcohol. > > > > I decided to blend with my amber (created using Mandy Aftel tips > > - labdanum, benzoin, vanilla). Then I added rose, jasmine, violet > > leaf, bergamot. > > > > However, the alcohol is so strong that I could not smell the > > blend except the alcohol. > > > > > I find the same issue initially with 190 proof grape alcohol... wait > about a week and smell it again. I'm always amazed at how it changes > in that time. The strong alcohol scent should mellow, and your blend > should come through. You may have to shake the concoction though, as > your amber probably won't blend completely in the 40% alcohol. Good luck! > > Rose > Is anybody triple filtering with say a Brita-style charcoal system? A friend was assured by a vodka maker that this was the only difference between the higher priced and the lower priced. I'm wondering if the filtering doesn't improve that raw scent. Me I like to blend into mescal and hope that the smoky scent lingers. Maruca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi Rose, Thanks! I guess I just have to wait and see. (patience!!!!! :0)) It does have a nice cognac sort of scent with anise. Over here they drink this stuff(firewater) after coffee!!! It is so strong! Today, I sense a bit of amber in the blend! Angi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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