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James Gilpin is a designer and researcher who works on the implementation of new biomedical technologies. He's also got type 1 diabetes, where his body doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

So he's started a project called Gilpin Family Whisky, which turns the sugar-rich urine of elderly diabetics into a high-end single malt whisky, suitable for export.

The source material is acquired from elderly volunteers, including Gilpin's own grandmother, Patricia. The urine is purified in the same way as mains water is purified, with the sugar molecules removed and added to the mash stock to accelerate the whisky's fermentation process. Traditionally, that sugar would be made from the starches in the mash.

Once fermented into a clear alcohol spirit, whisky blends are added to give colour, taste and viscosity, and the product is bottled with the name and age of the contributor.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 01, 2010, 09:31:27 AM
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-08/24/pissky

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James Gilpin is a designer and researcher who works on the implementation of new biomedical technologies. He's also got type 1 diabetes, where his body doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

So he's started a project called Gilpin Family Whisky, which turns the sugar-rich urine of elderly diabetics into a high-end single malt whisky, suitable for export.

The source material is acquired from elderly volunteers, including Gilpin's own grandmother, Patricia. The urine is purified in the same way as mains water is purified, with the sugar molecules removed and added to the mash stock to accelerate the whisky's fermentation process. Traditionally, that sugar would be made from the starches in the mash.

Once fermented into a clear alcohol spirit, whisky blends are added to give colour, taste and viscosity, and the product is bottled with the name and age of the contributor.

Quote from: Bort on September 01, 2010, 09:36:00 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 01, 2010, 09:31:27 AM
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-08/24/pissky

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James Gilpin is a designer and researcher who works on the implementation of new biomedical technologies. He's also got type 1 diabetes, where his body doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

So he's started a project called Gilpin Family Whisky, which turns the sugar-rich urine of elderly diabetics into a high-end single malt whisky, suitable for export.

The source material is acquired from elderly volunteers, including Gilpin's own grandmother, Patricia. The urine is purified in the same way as mains water is purified, with the sugar molecules removed and added to the mash stock to accelerate the whisky's fermentation process. Traditionally, that sugar would be made from the starches in the mash.

Once fermented into a clear alcohol spirit, whisky blends are added to give colour, taste and viscosity, and the product is bottled with the name and age of the contributor.

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Quote from: Gilgamesh on September 01, 2010, 10:59:34 AM

Quote from: Bort on September 01, 2010, 09:36:00 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 01, 2010, 09:31:27 AM
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-08/24/pissky

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James Gilpin is a designer and researcher who works on the implementation of new biomedical technologies. He's also got type 1 diabetes, where his body doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

So he's started a project called Gilpin Family Whisky, which turns the sugar-rich urine of elderly diabetics into a high-end single malt whisky, suitable for export.

The source material is acquired from elderly volunteers, including Gilpin's own grandmother, Patricia. The urine is purified in the same way as mains water is purified, with the sugar molecules removed and added to the mash stock to accelerate the whisky's fermentation process. Traditionally, that sugar would be made from the starches in the mash.

Once fermented into a clear alcohol spirit, whisky blends are added to give colour, taste and viscosity, and the product is bottled with the name and age of the contributor.

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I ain't drinkin' no piss whiskey.

Quote from: Bort on September 10, 2010, 01:58:27 PM
Picked up a bottle of this on a whim at lunch today.



I'm hoping it's worth a try.

Quote from: powen01 on September 10, 2010, 03:43:15 PM

Quote from: Bort on September 10, 2010, 01:58:27 PM
Picked up a bottle of this on a whim at lunch today.



I'm hoping it's worth a try.

Looks like a swarthy cologne bottle for bears.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 10, 2010, 04:43:25 PM
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Quote from: powen01 on September 10, 2010, 03:43:15 PM

Quote from: Bort on September 10, 2010, 01:58:27 PM
Picked up a bottle of this on a whim at lunch today.



I'm hoping it's worth a try.

Looks like a swarthy cologne bottle for bears.

Quote from: SKO on September 10, 2010, 11:08:40 PM
In order to toast my recently deceased friend, a friend of ours brought us a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label provided by his very wealthy father. It was the greatest beverage I've ever had. I only wish it came under better circumstances. Also, I met THE Gil Gunderson and he provided me with a bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon, and it's everything he said it would be.

Quote from: Tonker on September 12, 2010, 11:59:13 AM

Quote from: SKO on September 10, 2010, 11:08:40 PM
In order to toast my recently deceased friend, a friend of ours brought us a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label provided by his very wealthy father. It was the greatest beverage I've ever had. I only wish it came under better circumstances. Also, I met THE Gil Gunderson and he provided me with a bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon, and it's everything he said it would be.

I'm sure Johnny Walker Blue Label is good, but nonetheless I'd balk at paying a couple of hundred bucks for a bottle of blended whisky.  I just can't see how it can be as good as a malt.

Quote from: Gilgamesh on September 12, 2010, 03:31:49 PM

Quote from: Tonker on September 12, 2010, 11:59:13 AM

Quote from: SKO on September 10, 2010, 11:08:40 PM
In order to toast my recently deceased friend, a friend of ours brought us a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label provided by his very wealthy father. It was the greatest beverage I've ever had. I only wish it came under better circumstances. Also, I met THE Gil Gunderson and he provided me with a bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon, and it's everything he said it would be.

I'm sure Johnny Walker Blue Label is good, but nonetheless I'd balk at paying a couple of hundred bucks for a bottle of blended whisky.  I just can't see how it can be as good as a malt.

Trust me, it's worth it.