Birdman's Re-Barrel OWA

[Gillman]

Well, I've had some that had a piney-off note (some rums too rebarreled in similar fashion). I can't be sure, but I've wondered whether these small barrels are truly the same kind of oak and processed in a way close enough to a standard industry barrel.

Gary

[birdman1099]

I think a heating pad of some kind is a good suggestion, one that is porous would be best (to permit breathing). Of course you'd want to be careful to ensure there is no danger of warmed bourbon catching fire. The mingling is very interesting and Larue should give it an extra richness and quality. The results should be very good if the barrel is sound (well-dried with no off-flavours and of course charred properly).

I think this SB thread is the one that kicked off the idea to re-age bourbon at home:

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4446&page=13&highlight=rebarreling+bourbon

It's interesting to look back and see how much has been achieved in 5 years. I've tasted some good efforts.

Gary

Great Thread, (and long to boot...)

I was thinking Heating pad to warm up the juice....

I pulled it out of the freezer today and I noticed a bigger difference than when I put it in. It is much darker. I did notice a "different" flavor that has appeared, but I cannot put my finger on it. It also seems to have "smoothed" out or lost proof. The finish is great. I'm going to leave it out for a couple days and see what happens.

Thanks for the input Guys....

[OscarV]

So tell me again, what is the time table for aging this small cask to equal a year in a standard size barrel.

[birdman1099]

So tell me again, what is the time table for aging this small cask to equal a year in a standard size barrel.

I have read that 1 month equaled 1 year.....

To date I have been extremely successful with my rebarreling projects (2) of taking perfectly good bourbon and ruining it.....

also, I took a pull from it a bit ago and tasted it....

it looks like i may have joined the ranks of Reid.:smiley_acbt:

[cigarnv]

I have read that 1 month equaled 1 year.....

also, I took a pull from it a bit ago and tasted it....

it looks like i may have joined the ranks of Reid.:smiley_acbt:

Scott, if so we should pool our rebarrels and do a limited release "Experimental" set to get rid of it. Given the market we should get about $100/375ml .... especially since only 6-8 sets will be available. Possibly we should begin a waiting list for our "BirdNV" 2010 release.....:grin: :grin:

[Gillman]

I would look at those barrels, are they really the same (apart from size) as what the industry uses?

Gary

[birdman1099]

Scott, if so we should pool our rebarrels and do a limited release "Experimental" set to get rid of it. Given the market we should get about $100/375ml .... especially since only 6-8 sets will be available. Possibly we should begin a waiting list for our "BirdNV" 2010 release.....:grin: :grin:

[birdman1099]

I would look at those barrels, are they really the same (apart from size) as what the industry uses?

Gary

[Gillman]

Well, just looking at that site as an example, towards the end there is a reference to toasting. Does that mean, or include, charring for the barrels intended to hold some whiskeys?

Gary

[Gillman]

Re-reading that site I think the barrels probably are charred (not just heavy toast) due to the references to caramelizing and the picture of a glowing barrel (gas-jets heating interior).

I'd give the experiment more time, it may be too soon to really tell. The spirit may alter and change until the next full cycle (abbreviated as you've explained) does its work.

Gary

[birdman1099]

Good advice....

At this point I have nothing to lose.:grin:

[IronHead]

I have been wanting to do a rebarreling but was wondering what the effects might be of using a lower proof bourbon. My initial thoughts were to go with something at 100 proof or better. Given my affinity for wheaters that doesn't leave a heap of options. Since OWA is already in process and I don't have the money to rebarrel WLW I was thinking about WSR. Thing is, I certainly wouldn't want it to drop in proof...and since I don't know much (read: anything) about barrel effects on alcohol evaporation, please. people with more experience weigh in here.

[Bourbon Boiler]

I have been wanting to do a rebarreling but was wondering what the effects might be of using a lower proof bourbon. My initial thoughts were to go with something at 100 proof or better. Given my affinity for wheaters that doesn't leave a heap of options. Since OWA is already in process and I don't have the money to rebarrel WLW I was thinking about WSR. Thing is, I certainly wouldn't want it to drop in proof...and since I don't know much (read: anything) about barrel effects on alcohol evaporation, please. people with more experience weigh in here.

I'm barrel shopping at the moment, and am going to play with some 51% corn, 49% wheat at 125 proof. I only have one liter, so I can't play with many variables other than time.