Charcoal filtering11/24/2023 ![]() Approximately 1lb Activated Carbon (also known as Activated Charcoal), at about 12x40 mesh size (This equals about the size of coffee grains.) (if that link doesn't work, it's Model # TGT8CL4 R24, and/or Store SKU # 408360.) 4-foot, transparent polycarbonate tube, available for $3.57 at the Home Depot. ![]() In the following pages, I'll detail the parts needed, and the (easy) steps. We also added a very small amount of vanilla extract after filtering, which REALLY balanced out the flavor and body of the whiskey. Not quite Jack Daniels, but your mileage may vary. If you're interested, you can read a bit more about it via the below links: After filtering the whiskey once through the giant Brita, my dad and I decided that it tasted AT LEAST as good as Jim Beam. The system I designed mimics what's officially called the "Lincoln County Process," which is still in use today by Jack Daniels Corp. (She's sweet.) The whiskey, however, was a bit harsh.Which led me to wonder, "can't I just filter out the impurities myself?" Turns out, you can. My wife found some SUPER cheap whiskey on sale at Costco, and bought a bunch for me. These days, my drink of choice is often a Scotch whiskey, but we can't afford to drink Glenmorangie 12-year all the time. I enjoy a drink on occasion, usually after work and/or before bed. For those looking for the "Cilffs Notes" summary of how this works: Fill a 4-foot polycarbonate tube with approximately 1lb of (12x40 mesh size) Activated Carbon (activated charcoal), put a couple coffee filters over the end, pour the alcohol into the top, and watch as your cheap swill magically transforms into decent, respectable booze.
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