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Ill definately give it a go on the basis of these comments...I'll run a batch of my UJSSM over the weekend and age some with my usual oak and some with this old oak and post results

I've removed the top half inch from the entire plank and it does look very clean n smells great. It doesn't look like there's been any contamination from what i can tell...I'm gonna make a few sticks from the very centre today and try it on a couple litres

Yeah under consideration ill probably stick to store bought American white, just wish it wasn't so expensive this side of the pond lol

Thanks, That was always my worry, one side had faded paint on it but rest was clean. I've took the bowsaw to it, removed all areas I'm not happy with and just kept the middle. It smells great with vanilla coming through. It's pure heart wood too with extremely tight rings. :D I know I'm just trying ...

Morning all... I've been reading this site for many years but finally decided to post as I'm in a pickle :oops: I've always toasted/charred my American white oak bought from a local DIY shop and it has always been amazing with my UJSSM. However the other day I was helping a friend renovate an old Vi...