StillSmart

Hi all
Just back from a cracking camping trip in Scotland
I'll return to my Loch ewe distillery thread later learnt and laughed a lot at that visit
In the mean time anyone help me with a supplier of 5litre oak barrels preferably charred
This is what the guy up there is using but more of that later.

hi AT have a look at http://www.simplynatural.org.uk/
Alan

May well have found one here and its not far from me so I think I will pay them a visit

http://www.thebarrelmakers.co.uk/depart ... wine_vats/

Just picked up a 5L barrel with tap and stand for £50 cash

Looks pretty good

Open to offers if you collect

The place is full of barrels of all sizes whole or kit form usually from Kentucy or spent Scottish distilleries gorgeous aroma well worth a vist

AT,

I too live in the North East but am out of the country at present due to work commitments. Wondered if you could answer the following:
1. Will this outfit toast the barrels etc.
2. Will they sell the 5 litre ones without the lacquer.

Cheers.

@AT
mate, your home distillery continues. Nice one!
Do you know what oak was used and what previous plonk was in the barrel (if any)?

Anyway, I expect that you will further explore the Scotch maturation 'experiments' with it.
If so, lucky you and please keep us updated.

Hi all
Haven't been posting much for several reasons.... busy, playing with motorbikes,lack of peated malt and too bloody hot

Finally got some PM so did a very messy and sweaty mash last night 2 more to do before hols !

As far as the barrels go guys they are toasted inside and laquer is only external. he buys the little barrels in like this

What I do is replace the silly wooden tap supplied with a hardwood bung as the taps tend to weep and hole saw a demijohn cork sized hole in the top so I can add and remove bourbon chunks as well... Works for me and some good stuff maturing

I have been doing some research into where I can get some barrels toasted / charred to what I want.

There are Coopering companies in Poland using Sessile Oak and likewise in the USA using White Oak.

By pure luck more than judgement I stumbled across the website for the last remaining Master Cooper in England. He will make barrels and toast / char to each individuals requirements.

When I get my "Toy room" up and running I'm going to give him a try.

The guy's name is Alistair, he's based near Wetherby, North Yorks, he will courier to anywhere and his contact details are on his website should anyone require them:

www.whiterosecooperage.co.uk

The reason this guy is a Master is due, I believe, to him training one of the few other remaining coopers who works for the Theakstons Brewery.