Aging whiskey in oak chips?

Conquistidor · Post by **Conquistidor** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:57 pm

I just distilled some UJ sourmash yesterday and it smells awesome.

How much oak chips would be suggested? like a teaspoon or two for a 750ml?

unfortunately barrels are too expensive for the time being... but hopefully in the futre.

thanks for the input!

junkyard dawg · Post by **junkyard dawg** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:42 pm

Thats a reasonable start. You may want more, but its good to start light. You can always add more. I just posted something else about this, but you can find chopped Jack daniels barrels sold as smoking chips. These have a good traditional white oak flavor that I like. Closest thing I have found to the flavor of a barrel.