New Oak barrel for whisky or old one?

[guest5234]

Looking at a barrel for when I brew whisky, any advise or links...these ones seem reasonable but are chestnut? 30 litre one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Chestnut- ... 1900933057

[Easydrinker]

Whisky distillers don't use owt but Oak, but why not?
Equally loving the thought that you will fill it

Robert.

[guest5234]

i will I will...fill it.lol...should be OK from infection being spirit even if only 20% filled.

[Easydrinker]

Don't worry about it going "off", it won't at cask strength ABV.(Like 60%+) it is just the speed of the fill ,

Robert.

[Toper]

As this would be a significant outlay for a product made from a wood that most whisky producers might avoid it may be well to check around to see if any others have had any experience in using it.

So far as I am aware, chestnut produces a distinct flavouring and colouring of its own. But then again, many urban myths are alive and well even if inaccurate!

However, 30 litres at cask strength is a lot of product to place in a wood one is unsure about.

[gaza the instructor]

What about these.
Good quality and well made.
I have a 3 ltr one.
http://www.lovebrewing.co.uk/equipment/barrels/

[guest5234]

What about these.
Good quality and well made.
I have a 3 ltr one.
http://www.lovebrewing.co.uk/equipment/barrels/

Is there something about the surface area to the whisky? does it work well?