Aging Rum

[docdave]

RD, LT and Other Rum Guys,

I tried that recipe for rum that you recommended and so far so good. Its tasting good even after the stripping run. I'm planning to air out for 1 week. My question is I don't have barrels for my aging yet. I can get oak from old barrels (too large for aging) or should I get new oak? How do you recommend preparing the wood (toasting and charring), what size should I use per quart or gallon? I know everyone is saying to do periodic tastes to determine how long to age.

Thanks DocDave