Glacier Rocks Set Of 6

Glacier Rocks are sold as a set of six by Esplanda. They belong to the reusable chilling-stone category of barware, which is a different thing from ice. Products like this are usually kept in the freezer and dropped into a glass to cool a drink without diluting it. The listing doesn't state the material, dimensions or care instructions, so check the packaging for those. Six pieces is enough to chill two or three glasses at once, with two or three stones in each. Because stones like these don't melt, they suit spirits where dilution would blunt the flavor. Whisky, aged rum, brandy and tequila reposado are the usual candidates. Chilling mutes some of the aromatics, so most drinkers pour a spirit with plenty of character and let it settle at a cool, not frozen, temperature. For lighter spirits such as vodka or gin, the stones keep a short pour cold through a slow drink. They also work in neat pours of white wine or sake, and in straight spirit-forward builds like an Old Fashioned or a Negroni, where a stirred-down version would normally add water. Expect some trade-offs. Stones cool a drink less aggressively than crushed or cubed ice, and they don't add the controlled dilution that opens up a cask-strength pour. If you want a splash of water with a high-proof whisky, add it by the drop. For tall mixed drinks like highballs, regular ice is still the better tool. Rocks or old-fashioned glasses with a heavy base are the best fit. Their wide mouth makes it easy to drop the stones in and take them out, and the weight keeps them from tipping. Set the stones in the glass before pouring so the liquid doesn't splash. Use tongs or a small scoop to place them, so they don't chip the glass. After use, rinse the stones in cool water, dry them and return them to the freezer for the next round. A freezer-safe pouch or container keeps them from picking up odors.