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The main points covered in this article include:
- What is eternal ice?
- Benefits of eternal ice
- How to use eternal ice
What is eternal ice? Is it safe?
1. What is eternal ice?
Eternal ice, also known as Whiskey Stone or Cooling Cube, is a type of non-dissolving ice made from food-safe stainless steel and contains a cooling gel compound inside. It is called Whiskey Stone by whisky enthusiasts in regions with hot and humid weather conditions.
Whisky lovers certainly wouldn't want to use regular ice when enjoying their drink because as the ice melts, the ratio of whisky to water continuously decreases, altering the taste of the whisky and turning a great whisky experience into watered-down whisky.
Eternal ice refers to stones or metal pieces used for chilling beverages. They are placed in the freezer and added to drinks instead of regular ice cubes. Eternal ice shares similar shapes and sizes with conventional ice cubes. However, their design has evolved over time, leading to larger eternal ice pieces made of various metals.
2. Benefits of eternal ice
The main benefit of using eternal ice is that your drink remains undiluted, preserving its original flavor because these ice pieces do not dissolve. This allows you to enjoy the authentic taste of Whisky as well as other beverages.
Most eternal ice pieces are spherical or cubic in shape, made from stainless steel containing cooling gel inside, which helps them maintain their coldness for longer periods. Additionally, these ice pieces can be reused multiple times, helping to conserve water as the demand for eternal ice increases.
3. How to use eternal ice
Using eternal ice is simple. Place the ice pieces in the freezer for at least 4 hours before use. When you want a cold drink, put these non-dissolving ice pieces in a glass and pour your drink over them. Wait a few minutes for the water to chill before drinking.
The amount of ice added to the glass depends on individual cooling preferences, ambient temperature, and drink temperature. Generally, with ice pieces similar in size to regular ice cubes, 1-2 eternal ice pieces are sufficient to chill 500ml of drink in about 5 minutes.
If you use high-quality eternal ice, its chilling effect can last for a long time, easily maintaining the drink's coldness until you finish the glass, lasting from 40 minutes to several hours. After use, simply rinse the ice pieces with clean water and return them to the freezer for future use.
Dry ice is another type of ice commonly used in daily life. If you're unfamiliar with this type of ice, you can refer to the article on Dry Ice here.
