I got a free barrel!

[StraightNoChaser]

Any chance I could "sweat" the inside of the barrel by throwing it in a large cooler?

[Lazer]

I would make my own solera out of it. Fill it up with whiskey and refill as the level gets low.

[sailor22]

You don't need to fill the barrel - 20% to 30% full will age the juice fine. Work up a vatting of inexpensive juice and put it in. If you have a few sipping buds then get everyone to put in a few handles. Everyone gets together every six months or so for a tasting and party.

[mrviognier]

Any chance I could "sweat" the inside of the barrel by throwing it in a large cooler?

I don't think that'd work.

[StraightNoChaser]

This is cool... turn your barrel into a drum

http://www.yamakaminari.com/HowTo/ta...uildtaiko.html