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Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-27T06:19:27+00:00

It was humour

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:19 am

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-27T00:35:51+00:00

I think that Admiral Toad may be the go to man regarding small oak barrels.
I believe that he has bought a few, soaked a few, and flavoured them with sherry, before use.
It is all written up here,try Storage.
The idea of putting your wee barrel in a nuke machine?
I think was Mash attempting humour,- too much metal TBH.
Nuking is a good shortcut to oak aging, but not a replacement, and does require some thought.
Just MHO.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:35 am

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T23:12:58+00:00

Wow, that must've been a good party! That table looks great!

Love that upside down Smirnoff optic bottle.

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:12 pm

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T21:01:37+00:00

Here you go Seagull my spirit table at my
birthday party.
Better on this page mate.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:01 pm

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T20:26:12+00:00

Cheers Gaza. Will try that next

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Tue Jul 26, 2016 8:26 pm

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T18:57:50+00:00

To be honest Seagull, the barrel looks the nuts
but swing top jars and aging wood staves or blocks
is the way to go.
Faster results, more economical and more
controllable.
Try Still Dragon great site

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:57 pm

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T18:52:06+00:00

I would like to join you on that one.
as mash says fill with warm water.
Check for leaks captain, better now
than when full of spirit.

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:52 pm

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T18:15:58+00:00

Cheers guys.

Not a massive rum fan Gaza but might give it a try at some point. Quite fancy trying Odin's Rum Pirates course when he releases his next bunch of courses though.

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:15 pm

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T13:59:21+00:00

About 2 minutes if you can fit it in the microwave

I would shake (to mix) and daily to see how it is progressing.

Probably best to rinse and soak with clean water first too. Wash it out and make sure its water tight.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Jul 26, 2016 1:59 pm

Re: Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T12:57:04+00:00

Seagull make some Rum.
Do your barrel justice.
I left my rum in my 8ltr barrel
since April may try some at Xmas.
(sorry Mash I said the forbidden
word again).

Statistics: Posted by gaza the instructor — Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:57 pm

Oak Barrel

2016-07-26T12:16:39+00:00

My new oak barrel from Lovebrewing has just arrived.

Nice looking thing - pleased so far.

How long would you guys reckon I should leave a neutral in a 3 litre virgin barrel to soak up a medium oaky flavour before adding some Still Spirits whisky or bourbon essences?

Thanks.

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:16 pm