Has anybody tried these charred barrels?

[sounder_4]

These guys are WAY less expensive than the other American barrel suppliers that I've looked at. Anyone have experience with them? They claim barrels are charred to medium+

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[USACelt]

Yes and they put some Fancy art work on it to.
I sent them a zip file of what I wanted and they burnt it on the barrel face. I have filled out three times and it leaves a nice spice note with vanilla tones to the drink.
Highly recommended company.

[Grappa-Gringo]

I was looking for a small sized barrel to try out and used this company. I actually got an imprint on the front of it too. Turned out very nice... Shipping cost was just as much as the barrel...lol.... Use them....they're good!
gg

[Colin202]

How long did you age in these barrels? Anyone try to re-use them a second time? The price seems right!

[MDH]

Less time than you would otherwise. I'm not a big fan of small cask whiskies, I find them too astringent. The first scotch I had ever tasted was a sip that my father gave me when I was about eleven. It was an Oban Quartercask Cask Strength whisky. It tasted like the inside of an antique cupboard.

[Colin202]

Good to know mdh! Just wondering your technique? I've been using mason jars with various charred chip, sticks and others. I've been experimenting with different amounts and I've pricked a small hole in some of the lids to allow a small amount of breathing as an experiment.

[USACelt]

On the third fill
First fill about 6months
Second about 9 months
Third and I think final shooting for 12

[Grappa-Gringo]

I've had some spiced rum in mine for about 3 months now.... haven't even looked at it...maybe I should....pour out that
batch and add a fresh batch....

gg