I think there’s something in our consciousness that sees a quick and simple fix, like a flavor packet, thrown into vodka to turn it into whiskey, as some kind of cheat code. Like somehow deep down, we know the process should be long and arduous, much like life itself, in order to create a beautiful end product. Though the outcome might be the same, I’m not sure it will ever be appreciated as much as following the process. Sort of like “the journey is more important than the destination.” However, if my life’s calling is NOT a whisk(ey) maker, and all I want to do is enjoy a glass of bourbon, I don’t care how it’s made. I’ll follow my arduous journey (and find satisfaction in it) elsewhere. Nice write up!
I think of Star Trek and the replicators. Chemically, the end product is identical but is it the same? On the other hand, if I'm prepping for an apocalypse, having a pile of flavor packets on hand makes getting my evening bourbon a lot easier since making Vodka is much easier.
Loved this, I'm a fan of whiskey and love trying new kinds. Never knew that much history or really anything about the process other than aging in barrels. Thanks, Michael and Andrew! Good to know that distilling won't make you go blind, and it's just the government. Time for me to fire my still back up!
I think there’s something in our consciousness that sees a quick and simple fix, like a flavor packet, thrown into vodka to turn it into whiskey, as some kind of cheat code. Like somehow deep down, we know the process should be long and arduous, much like life itself, in order to create a beautiful end product. Though the outcome might be the same, I’m not sure it will ever be appreciated as much as following the process. Sort of like “the journey is more important than the destination.” However, if my life’s calling is NOT a whisk(ey) maker, and all I want to do is enjoy a glass of bourbon, I don’t care how it’s made. I’ll follow my arduous journey (and find satisfaction in it) elsewhere. Nice write up!
I think of Star Trek and the replicators. Chemically, the end product is identical but is it the same? On the other hand, if I'm prepping for an apocalypse, having a pile of flavor packets on hand makes getting my evening bourbon a lot easier since making Vodka is much easier.
Alternatively: synthetic diamonds vs those dug up from the ground, right?
Now this is the stuff that made America great. The history of our country is a path through its early beginning to its recent resurgence.
Loved this, I'm a fan of whiskey and love trying new kinds. Never knew that much history or really anything about the process other than aging in barrels. Thanks, Michael and Andrew! Good to know that distilling won't make you go blind, and it's just the government. Time for me to fire my still back up!