optimal cm2 or in2 of oak/litre for ujssm

[Thebigthumpa]

Hi, was wondering what every1 rekons is the best amount of oak per litre to age ujssm. From what ive read the longer on oak the better, but I want to be drinking this stuff in 6 months, and giving it to family for Christmas ect. And want it to have a desirable colour and oak flavors by then.
As the last batch u aged too quick. And had to take off oak after a month. Still tasted fine after 3 months but.
Thanks for the help guys.

[ga flatwoods]

I use a palm full of jd chips and/or cherry per quart but a palmful even if blended.
Ga Flatwoods

[Thebigthumpa]

I am using American oak cut into 2cmx2cmx15cm toasted at 210 Celsius and charred.

[ga flatwoods]

12-18mmx12-18mmx125mm is what jimbo uses regularly. If I cinverted correctly that is 1/2-3/4"x1/2-3/4"x5".
Ga Flatwoods

edit changed sizes!

[Thebigthumpa]

And how many per litre does he use?

[T-Pee]

I use two (approximately) 1/2"x3/4""x5" oak sticks per quart.

I've seen Corene state she uses 15 square inches per quart.

tp

[Thebigthumpa]

Thanks alot.

[Thebigthumpa]

I put in 20g per litre. About 17 sticks. But after one night it was already taking on alot of colour. So I left 4 2x2x15 cm in 17l of 55% and took the rest out. That seem fair enough?

[ga flatwoods]

You can always add more but you can't take it out without redistilling. Explore to find what you like.
Ga Flatwoods

[Thebigthumpa]

True. Its all trial and error. But I just wanted to make sure I was heading in the right direction.

[T-Pee]

Not only is it trial and error but also a matter of personal taste.

tp