Simulating Whisky/Scotch?

Eagle · 12-11-2011, 04:14 PM

Blade Runner Johnny walker whisky bottle on display. I've used real whisky in the past but that works out expensive and I get terribly pissed every time I move house and have to pack it up for shipping.

Any suggestions for a liquid that'll replicate the look and not spoil/go off?

Thibault · 12-11-2011, 04:17 PM

Ice tea !

Gilmore of OK · 12-11-2011, 04:18 PM

vodka - you can get it super cheaper than whiskey....and just stir in some coffee grounds and filter and BABOOM! Whiskey color....

micdavis · 12-11-2011, 04:18 PM

I refer you to the movie Mr. Roberts.

Mr. Roberts (Henry Fonda), Ensign Pulver (Jack Lemmon) and the Doc (William Powell) make a bottle of fake Johnny Walker Black.

Eagle · 12-11-2011, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thibault

Ice tea !

Won't go off real quick?

Eagle · 12-11-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilmore of OK

vodka - you can get it super cheaper than whiskey....and just stir in some coffee grounds and filter and BABOOM! Whiskey color....

Could work...

Quote:

Originally Posted by micdavis

I refer you to the movie Mr. Roberts.

Mr. Roberts (Henry Fonda), Ensign Pulver (Jack Lemmon) and the Doc (William Powell) make a bottle of fake Johnny Walker Black.

Never seen it I'm afraid!

WarPig · 12-11-2011, 04:34 PM

I've always used plain brewed tea to simulate whiskey - but I can't guarantee the "shelf life".

TazMan2000 · 12-11-2011, 04:51 PM

Perhaps a tiny bit of bleach in the mix will prevent anything growing.

TazMan2000

deck5 · 12-11-2011, 05:01 PM

Listerine.

Leon Kowalski · 12-11-2011, 06:28 PM

watered down coke

as far as going bad, what exactly are you wanting to do? ie drink it a month later or ?

Jannix Quinn · 12-11-2011, 07:34 PM

Use cheap whiskey?

WarPig · 12-11-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon Kowalski

watered down coke

as far as going bad, what exactly are you wanting to do? ie drink it a month later or ?

I think it's a matter of not wanting slimy mold or algae growing in the bottle, which could be a major pain to clean/remove.

The vodka option would probably work the best with no spoilage.

Delmustator · 12-11-2011, 08:27 PM

Cheap whiskey is the way to go. You can always claim that it's the good stuff.. LOL

Thibault · 12-11-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle

Won't go off real quick?

I meant this :

Eagle · 02-04-2012, 06:02 AM

Cheers all. I used cheap whiskey in the end! I wanted to avoid mould more than anything.

Miker · 02-04-2012, 09:59 AM

If its for long term display I suppose you could pour in a properly tinted acrylic resin no? It would then be permanent, but w/out mold concerns or need for repeat fillings. Just a thought.

youngpaddy1 · 02-04-2012, 10:28 AM

use vinegar like they do for perfume display models.

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12-11-2011, 04:14 PM	#1
Eagle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,645	Simulating Whisky/Scotch? Blade Runner Johnny walker whisky bottle on display. I've used real whisky in the past but that works out expensive and I get terribly pissed every time I move house and have to pack it up for shipping. Any suggestions for a liquid that'll replicate the look and not spoil/go off?

12-11-2011, 04:17 PM	#2
Thibault Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lille, France Posts: 421	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? Ice tea !

12-11-2011, 04:18 PM	#3
Gilmore of OK Taliban Eradicator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,216	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? vodka - you can get it super cheaper than whiskey....and just stir in some coffee grounds and filter and BABOOM! Whiskey color....

12-11-2011, 04:18 PM	#4
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12-11-2011, 04:34 PM	#7
WarPig I smell bacon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Coast Armpit Posts: 617	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? I've always used plain brewed tea to simulate whiskey - but I can't guarantee the "shelf life".

12-11-2011, 04:51 PM	#8
TazMan2000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 196	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? Perhaps a tiny bit of bleach in the mix will prevent anything growing. TazMan2000

12-11-2011, 05:01 PM	#9
deck5 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 446	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? Listerine.

12-11-2011, 06:28 PM	#10
Leon Kowalski Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 44	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? watered down coke as far as going bad, what exactly are you wanting to do? ie drink it a month later or ?

12-11-2011, 07:34 PM	#11
Jannix Quinn Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,128	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? Use cheap whiskey?

12-11-2011, 08:27 PM	#13
Delmustator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh NC Area Posts: 654	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? Cheap whiskey is the way to go. You can always claim that it's the good stuff.. LOL

02-04-2012, 06:02 AM	#15
Eagle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,645	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? Cheers all. I used cheap whiskey in the end! I wanted to avoid mould more than anything.

02-04-2012, 09:59 AM	#16
Miker Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 51	If its for long term display I suppose you could pour in a properly tinted acrylic resin no? It would then be permanent, but w/out mold concerns or need for repeat fillings. Just a thought.

02-04-2012, 10:28 AM	#17
youngpaddy1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Simulating Whisky/Scotch? use vinegar like they do for perfume display models.

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