rwilps Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 I'm not sure where I read this, but I recall that someone was interested in finding little barrels for home aging of whiskey. I'd known that World Cooperage (www.cooperage.com), apparently one of the biggest suppliers to the industry, has toasted oak sticks and chips for use in old barrels or other containers to provide the effect of new charred oak, but I recently came across another site (www.littlebarrels.com) that sells oak barrels made from big wine barrels and toasted in the 1-5 liter range. They include bungs, wood spigots and stands, and may be a novelty item (they're described as being varnished on the outside) but the site has detailed descriptions of their use for aging spirits. Besides, the varnish may reduce the "angel's share" in such small barrels. Let me know if any of you try one of these - this sounds like something that would fit right in to John and Linda Lipman's living room!Ralph Wilps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest **DONOTDELETE** Posted September 11, 2000 Share Posted September 11, 2000 The varnish on the barrels would leech into the whiskey changing the flavor in a bad way. It would be better if they offered an unvarnished version of the barrel.Mike Veach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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