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Bourbon: Timing

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:07 pm
by Paperstone12
First time running my new setup. After distilling the Bourbon, how long should it age in the wooden cask - is there a minimum?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Bourbon: Timing

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:32 pm
by Fermentanator
Hi Paperstone, Firstly, welcome.

I would suggest you do a search, and also provide more information. How big is the cask? How much bourbon have you made? Did you make the bourbon with a sour mash, or did you make a neutral spirit then flavour?

There is a section on flavouring and ageing.

Re: Bourbon: Timing

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:34 pm
by olddog
Definately more information needed.


OD

Re: Bourbon: Timing

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:42 pm
by Dnderhead
about 30-40 days per us gallon (4L) so if the cast is 5gal (21l) it whould take about 6 mo, a year for a 10 etc..