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just came across these. ANyone know anything about them... any experience with them?

junkyard dawg wrote:just came across these. ANyone know anything about them... any experience with them?

You got an address to go with this dawg???

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http://www.brewhaus.com/Oak-Kegs.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

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Short of appearance why wouldnt you just use another SS Keg to store your spirits and just put some chard oak chips in it..

An oak cask ought to allow for evaporation and oxidisation which will have a different effect from simply steeping a few oak chips. dunno how much effect it has on the small scale though.

junkyard dawg wrote:just came across these. ANyone know anything about them... any experience with them?

Yep that's where I get mine at, they are a little high in price but very well made and they ship them quick.

Watershed wrote:An oak cask ought to allow for evaporation and oxidisation which will have a different effect from simply steeping a few oak chips. dunno how much effect it has on the small scale though.

Yes I can tell some difference between the charred oak cask and just putting charred oak in your liker in a glass jar. I have a couple of large mouth gallon glass jars that I keep some in. They sit in the warmest place in the room, but once a week I put each one in the freezer overnite, take them back out the next morning, I've found this to help also. I keep my cask in the barn loft.

I just want to try using a real barrel. I have gone from making cheap feedyard mollases rum to old school sourmash whiskey. After years of making foul rotgut, I've finally learned to make some good stuff. (thanks Ya'll) A real, well made barrel would be nice to put up for a couple years. Just seems like the thing to do...

Anyhow, I don't really have much knowledge to base a decision on. Gibbs is probably my first choice, The local wine and beer shop sells some french barrels that are beautiful but high dollar. (http://www.stpats.com onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow)

thanks for the feedback

I've heard horror stories about st. pats, though I've never had a problem with them. Gibbs Bros. I think has more affordable barrels.

I can't tell you about the final outcone, but Gibbs looks fine, real tight and cheaper than those. Could be delays, call and ask.

Horror stories about st pats? I'm curious, I have only ordered once from them. They are really geared toward the commercial winery, but have some nice things I haven't seen anywhere else. Thinking about one of the refractometers they have on closeout now... I really just like looking at all the fermenters and shiny tanks...If I hit the lottery...

Yep, horror stories. I don't care to repeat them, as I personally have only had good experiences with St. Pat's. But the horror stories were heard here, if the original poster wishes to re-post, it's up to him. Or, you could search?

ouch... yeah, I did a quick search (man thats a great feature) and found the stories. Hate to hear that. I got my order yesterday and was happy with it.

So anyhow, I emailed Gibbs Bros and want to find out about getting a 3 gallon charred barrel. 5 gallons seems like it might be tough to get filled...or keep filled.

http://www.rolloutthebarrel.com.au/html ... _wine.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Might interest the aussie crowd.


They sell 220 litre French Oak Barrique $154 AUD.

Our 2nd hand wine barrels are approximately 5 years old and are guaranteed to be fresh and serviced.

Gonzo.

I just recieved a 15 gal toasted keg for my wine and a 2 gal charred for my whiskey from gibbs brothers.
Being from the Napa Valley and seeing barrels from everywhere for the wine.
These guys really put out a quality product. I recommend to all of you thinking of using them.
A buddy of mine who works for cooperage here was really impressed also.

Hello all,

I'm new to the distilling hobby and just found your forum. Sorry if I ask any questions previously talked about. My question is if there is a big difference between using charred red oak or charred white oak for the flavoring. This is my second batch with the red oak pieces. The color is good and after a week the flavor seems to be going in the right direction. Any thoughts.

I've used red oak and hated it.

I've used both. I found red oak okay as long as you don't use too much or leave it too long...it's easy to make it too oakey tasting. White oak is more forgiving, you can use more, let it sit longer and not have to worry too much. This is what I found anyway.

Here's another supplier of barrels. I have a one gallon and a two gallon. They are made by Independent Stave Co. I buy from them cause a buddy of mine lives nearby and picks them up when we have a visit planned. Saves me the shipping charge. Price is comparable to Gibbs Bros.

Good Quality. They supply some of the KY distilleries.

http://www.walnutbowlstore.com/barrels.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow