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Ebay barrels
There is a guy out of texas selling barrels on ebay. He gets em out of mexico. I bought a 5L last week and, after shipping, saved about $20. Was expecting it yesterday but to no avail so I can't elaborate on it, however some here may want to check it out. I give an update when I get it, or when I don't for that matter!
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Re: Ebay barrels
A lot of the Mexican barrels I've seen and heard of are more for decoration than anything else. Look for varnish and/or paint on the inside. Fill with water and soak in a tub for 24 hours, if it still leaks, it will never hold alcohol.
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Valved Reflux, 3"x54" Bok 'mini', 2 liebig based pots and the 'Blockhead' 60K btu propane heat
Valved Reflux, 3"x54" Bok 'mini', 2 liebig based pots and the 'Blockhead' 60K btu propane heat
Re: Ebay barrels
Well I FINALLY got my barrel and I was less than impressed. The guy took forever to ship it. The interior was fully charred so no VISIBLE signs of varnish etc but the ends were sealed with wax 
. The bands look like they were made by a kindergardener. It does however hold liquid, for now. When I contacted the seller to tell him I would be returning the barrel he said don't bother and he will send me another one. So the only thing I can say is I got 2 for 1. CONCLUSION: Stay away from "5 star jeweler" and his ebay barrels. For a little more money you can get a much better barrel.
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. The bands look like they were made by a kindergardener. It does however hold liquid, for now. When I contacted the seller to tell him I would be returning the barrel he said don't bother and he will send me another one. So the only thing I can say is I got 2 for 1. CONCLUSION: Stay away from "5 star jeweler" and his ebay barrels. For a little more money you can get a much better barrel.Mole
Where's that confounded bridge?
Re: Ebay barrels
A truly dessicated barrel can take many days to swell up, yet still eventually tighten up just fine...Hawke wrote: Fill with water and soak in a tub for 24 hours, if it still leaks, it will never hold alcohol.
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Re: Ebay barrels
I got a 5 gallon barrel from A&J Whiskey barrels very nice quality, now aging my rum.
on another post I saw someone bought some smaller used barrels, from by a small distillery on ebay. I've contacted them, and they look promising, If you want Used instead of new.
personally I'd like to get a couple 2 gallon used bourbon barrels.
on another post I saw someone bought some smaller used barrels, from by a small distillery on ebay. I've contacted them, and they look promising, If you want Used instead of new.
personally I'd like to get a couple 2 gallon used bourbon barrels.
Re: Ebay barrels
UPDATE: I received a replacement barrel for the crappy one I originally received and let me say it is a thousand times better. Better wood, better craftmanship, better banding, just better. I was pissed off at this guy but after getting the second barrel I would consider getting another one in the future. I say check him out for an inexpensive option the next time you are in the market for a barrel.
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Where's that confounded bridge?