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"After the essence is mixed with the base, is it optimum to age the bottle a few months or does it not make a difference?
Thanks
DM"
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I don't know much about bottle ageing. I usually fill a 2gal barrel (charred) and let is sit for at least 6 mos. Makes a very fine burbon, tequilla, scotch that way.
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You can enjoy the essence as soon as you mix it. Hope you find one that you like, I have yet to do so.
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"From what I have been told and read. Some essences benefit from sitting for a day or so. However the sprit does not age in a bottle. Aging is a chemical reaction between the wood of a barrel and the sprit (and oxygen I assume).
By adding Oak chips or sticks to a bottle you can get aging however slower but much cheaper than a barrel and you don't lose any to evaporation(the angels share). I do not have enough experience to compare beyond that. By heavily charring an OAK stick an putting in a bottle of Ambrosia Scotch (or 5 sticks to a gallon jug) for a month for example it make a significant difference so much smoother. So aging in a bottle is possible if you add wood. I have had the same experience will several whiskey and some rum essences.
I have some aging for 3 months now but haven't tried it yet going for 6."
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"jBruce,
I have had great results doing this. I age my pure neutral cut to 120 proof on oak in an almost full 5 gal. carboy. When coulering nicely, i will cut to 100 proof for a week or 2, and then cut to 80 proof for another couple of weeks, or months till i need it. Swirled and aeriated as often as i can. Its a great taste on its own, but add the ambrosia or other type essences, and it will match anything off the shelf. Give it at least 3 days to a week to marry flavours."
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