PhantomLamb Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Just got the 1L barrel yesterday to eventually dump into my decanter. Currently filled with water on day #2 of sealing. Will seal it until Sunday and then fill with Lil' Dilly (me) Blend, which consists of some parts Evan Williams, FRYL, BT, Ezra Brooks, and KC9. Honestly, I've lost track. lol Hoping to age it for 3 months and not lose too much to evaporation. For those of you that are bored enough to follow this misguided journey, welcome! Will update once barrel is sealed and probably on a bi-weekly basis with pics and tasting. Thanks, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Week 1 update: Done sealing the barrel. No evaporation (I guess to be expected), but was surprised how quickly the water took on color and nose, both really nice. Putting my mystery blend into oak for 3 months and will probably post updates bi-weekly or monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Since @fishnbowljoe linked to this in another thread, thought I would resurrect it. Dumped the barrel this weekend and it turned out tremendous. What started as a mess that reminded me of cheap Irish whiskey turned out to be an oaky start with a mellow body and lasting spicy finish, I couldn't be happier. I tried it straight and mixed and both performed perfectly. Aged exactly 3 months with almost no angel's share, now, on to the rum! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 hours ago, PhantomLamb said: Since @fishnbowljoe linked to this in another thread, thought I would resurrect it. Dumped the barrel this weekend and it turned out tremendous. What started as a mess that reminded me of cheap Irish whiskey turned out to be an oaky start with a mellow body and lasting spicy finish, I couldn't be happier. I tried it straight and mixed and both performed perfectly. Aged exactly 3 months with almost no angel's share, now, on to the rum! I’m really glad your barrel project turned out okay. It’s things like this, and success’s with our other “projects”, that help keep things fun and interesting. Keep up the good work. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 47 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: I’m really glad your barrel project turned out okay. It’s things like this, and success’s with our other “projects”, that help keep things fun and interesting. Keep up the good work. Biba! Joe Thanks man, I got the idea from @marshall9779, thanks for the direction on where to get the barrel, how to seal it, etc. This community has been great not only in helping me make smarter purchases but in educating too. Appreciate the help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, PhantomLamb said: Thanks man, I got the idea from @marshall9779, thanks for the direction on where to get the barrel, how to seal it, etc. This community has been great not only in helping me make smarter purchases but in educating too. Appreciate the help! For some reason, I just can’t bring myself to do a barrel project. Deep down, I honestly think that in one way or another, I’d just f**k it up. That’s why I’ll just stick to my blends. Kudos to y’all that are doing the barrel projects. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 17 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: For some reason, I just can’t bring myself to do a barrel project. Deep down, I honestly think that in one way or another, I’d just f**k it up. That’s why I’ll just stick to my blends. Kudos to y’all that are doing the barrel projects. Biba! Joe Honestly I thought the same thing but tasting it each week gives you a safety net so it doesn’t taste like trash. I need the recipe for grandpa wellers four grain, only problem is that here weller is almost impossible to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, PhantomLamb said: Honestly I thought the same thing but tasting it each week gives you a safety net so it doesn’t taste like trash. I need the recipe for grandpa wellers four grain, only problem is that here weller is almost impossible to get. I must be getting old. For the life of me, I can’t remember who gave me the Weller 4 Grain recipe. Maybe Frank/GeeTen? Bueller!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 2 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: I must be getting old. For the life of me, I can’t remember who gave me the Weller 4 Grain recipe. Maybe Frank/GeeTen? Bueller!? Your wish is my command! 3xWSR:2xOGD114. Enjoy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, GeeTen said: Your wish is my command! 3xWSR:2xOGD114. Enjoy! Thank you sir, may I have another? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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