whiskey particulate

[judgment]

I've recently noticed that one of my whiskeys has some particulate matter floating in the bottle. I looked this up and found that it could be considered "normal" based on the idea that some particulate matter may accrue during the aging process etc. However, I am curious how this is perceived in the craft distillery community; whether this is considered acceptable/unacceptable; desirable/undesirable, etc.

Thanks

[JohninWV]

Are you talking about flocc or other particles?

Depends on how much is there. We filter some of that flocculation out with a paper filter but leave some as well. You can raise the proof and keep it in solution.

[judgment]

Are you talking about flocc or other particles?

Depends on how much is there. We filter some of that flocculation out with a paper filter but leave some as well. You can raise the proof and keep it in solution.

I had to look up the word "flocculation" but I believe that is what it is. Small white particles, possible "naturally occurring lipids held in suspension". Certainly not anything like the junk in this bottle:

[Mash]

When they say "Raw Cask", they mean it.

[bluestar]

Drink more wood!

[Natrat]

Also, do you use a de-foaming agent? I know of at least one that leaves residue in the condensor, and comes out in later distillations...

[nabtastic]

is that barrel char? maybe i misread something, but thats what it looks like to my incredibly tired eyes..