The deeper we whisky lovers get into our passion, the more we care about the details. Close attention is paid to how a whisky is made, the maturation technique, and, for cocktails, the freshness of the ingredients used. So it follows that taking care when adding ice to our prized whiskies also matters. And that means learning how to make it as clear as possible…
Jordan Hughes, founder of High-Proof Preacher and a bar industry photographer well-versed in the home-bartending game, agrees that quality ice matters as it can play a crucial part in your cocktail or rocks pour. “So it makes sense to use the best ice I can make, or get,” he says.
High-Proof Preacher in the media:
As with many things in life, if you want to get a glimpse into what makes for a truly unique cocktail, you're better off asking someone who makes cocktails for a living. They've put their 10,000 hours in to get good at their craft, and all you have to do to reap the benefits is hear them out. In the interest of discovering what kinds of drinks are on the cutting edge, we reached out to Jordan Hughes, cocktail and spirits author and content creator behind @highproofpreacher…