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any tips on buying a used Rum/Whiskey Barrel

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McJeff said:
lol that's what I said, then I racked a mead into it and shrugged ;)
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Should be a good outcome! Can't wait to hear results. I want to add a couple of 5 gallon barrels to the tardis. I wonder about oxidation. I expect the mead will acquire a sherry character in one.

I've packed up a bottle in your box to send back. It is getting a nice Madeira type of flavor as time goes on. I'll be trying the blueberry soon. It's in the cooler resting from its trip to the tropics.


Sent from my TARDIS at the restaurant at the end of the universe while eating Phil.
 
hah, I hope the blueberry is still drinkable. The apple I put inthe barrel(which is just under6 gallons not 5) filled it right to the rim. So I'm hoping the oxidization will be minimal.
 
I had put my apple pie cyser into this barrel, tasted at 1 week and it was getting good but need a little bit more time. I ended up not getting back at it till 15 days in and i think it crossed the fine line into be a little too oaky. Bottled directly out of the barrel we will see in a few months after some bottle aging.
 
Good luck! I remember reading that oak tends to mute a little as things age. So you might be OK. Also you can always blend with un-oaked mead.


Sent from my TARDIS at the restaurant at the end of the universe while eating Phil.
 
I honestly dont think anyone will say its bad, i still think it drinksw well. Has a hint of a whiskey in the nose as you bring it to your face, which over powers the apple a bit.
 
That can't be bad at all. Lol.


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