StillSmart

Looking at a 10 liter new charred oak barrel for £80, before I buy has anyone had one and what did you think. Would oak cubes in a demijohn be as good? ....cheers

I recall Admiral Toad going the small barrel route in the past, but he has not logged in for 18 months.
IMHO and experience, any form of Oak in a jar will serve you just as well, unless you produce spirit in vast quantities.

Robert.

guest5234 wrote:Looking at a 10 liter new charred oak barrel for £80, before I buy has anyone had one and what did you think. Would oak cubes in a demijohn be as good? ....cheers

Absolutely Yes. I do a lot of oaking.

A heads up lads,these Bourbon/Rum/Whisky oak chunks look interesting https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product-category/ingredients/flavourings-herbs-spices/ .