The Wonderful World Of Whisky Art

[WilliamPitt]

The Wonderful World Of Whisky Art

Ernie Button was putting a Scotch glass left out overnight into the dishwasher when he noticed something — a white, chalky film on the bottom of the glass. He held it up to the light and, upon closer inspection, could see a series of fine, lacy lines running along the inside of the glass.

As a hobbyist photographer whose work often focuses on showcasing the beauty of everyday objects, Button was intrigued by this discovery. "Wow, there's something to that," he recalls thinking.

And thus was born Vanishing Spirits: The Dried Remains of Single Malt Scotch, an ongoing photographic project Button has created to highlight the beautiful but often overlooked science of how liquids dry.

After first noticing the patterns left behind in his glass, Button began experimenting with other Scotch residues, shining different colored lights on them and photographing them up close. The results were strangely beautiful. "A little celestial, or extraterrestrial, almost," says Button.

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[pinboy3niner]

1. Whew! For a moment there I was afraid...

...that Jesus was going to be revealed in the bottom of the whiskey glass.

On a personal note, that hasn't happened to me...yet.

[talkingmime]

2. Wow, he must have to generate a LOT of empty scotch glasses to find good pieces.

What a shame! Poor dude.

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. Sad, how some have to suffer so greatly for their art.

[talkingmime]

4. This is a seriously tragic "case".

[pinboy3niner]

6. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it

Personally, I'm hoping to be the FIFTH rec...

[talkingmime]

8. I wonder if he needs help in the concumption process!

[pinboy3niner]

9. Calling dibs on the Irish Whiskey subcontract

[talkingmime]

10. Good idea. I wonder if he needs brandy assistants.

[pinboy3niner]

11. Sure, rye not?

You might gin up a draft proposal...

[talkingmime]

13. I just shot one out.

[sharp_stick]

12. I was thinking about

how I could convince my wife that trying this with different kinds of whisky might be entertaining and you know... for art and stuff.

[talkingmime]

14. Oh, don't forget the comparative analysis! Which BRAND gives the best colors!

And is there a difference in results between single-malt and double-malt scotch? The possiblities are endless!

[Aristus]

5. Whoooooooa! DUDE! The Colors!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

7. Only amateur drinkers leave anything in the bottom of the glass.

[WilliamPitt]

16. Thread win.

[In_The_Wind]

15. I think they are beautiful!

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