I'll be making my batch soon! I did the 1 year tasting last year and still have some to do a 2 year tasting this year! ...depending on how that goes, might do a 3 year old next year! LOLOL (i didnt prefer the 1 year old, 1-2 months is prime!)
I made a four batches of Alton's Aged Eggnog last month -- twelve 32oz Mason jars. Pretty much followed the recipe to the letter, except I made made nine jars with Rum/Bourbon/Cognac and three with Rum only. I had enough extra to make a testing jar I can sample from time to time -- see how it's going. As far as I can tell, it's spectacular... with one qualm. It didn't appear to have as much eggy taste as I would expect. I wonder if I should have used a couple more yolks. But perhaps that's normal. I have no frame of reference beyond the non-alcoholic grocery store stuff. And, as I said, it does taste wonderful, so I can't really complain.
I’ve still yet to try aged egg nog. Really intrigued!
People have very different experiences of it but I love it!
I'll be making my batch soon! I did the 1 year tasting last year and still have some to do a 2 year tasting this year! ...depending on how that goes, might do a 3 year old next year! LOLOL (i didnt prefer the 1 year old, 1-2 months is prime!)
I think that's the minimum for a good result
I made a four batches of Alton's Aged Eggnog last month -- twelve 32oz Mason jars. Pretty much followed the recipe to the letter, except I made made nine jars with Rum/Bourbon/Cognac and three with Rum only. I had enough extra to make a testing jar I can sample from time to time -- see how it's going.
As far as I can tell, it's spectacular... with one qualm. It didn't appear to have as much eggy taste as I would expect. I wonder if I should have used a couple more yolks. But perhaps that's normal. I have no frame of reference beyond the non-alcoholic grocery store stuff. And, as I said, it does taste wonderful, so I can't really complain.
Sounds like a great experiment with a great result. You could always make another batch this year with more eggs as a comparison.
Ya loved aged eggnog and 1-2 months I found to be the ideal spot to save fridge space and be ready
It's all about finding that perfect balance between time and flavor.
Thank you for the reminder! I have to try this this year!
Get started now before it's too late!
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Nice shirt. Good advice!
Thanks! You'll need a good shirt to wear when you're showing off your eggnog!