Char Check
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:22 am
Howdy. I've read about and done a little charing, and know that the "correct char" is subjective and the correct process is also subjective. I simply want to share some pics and get any feedback on my process of level of charring. The few specific questions are below..
For these toasts, I am using a propane torch adjusted down to a 1" long, 2.5cm, blue flame.
My sticks are 3/4" x 3/4" x 6" (2cm x 2cm x 15 cm)
To toast, I run the toarch down one side with a small zig-zag pattern, and the torch was touching each side of the stick for 10 seconds. I finish with a little char to the ends.
The result is a thin char, and I can see small hints of un-charred wood through the char. I am wondering if this char is enough for a Bourbon? This last pic includes a stick on the right with a bit more char on it. About 16 seconds per side. I can no longer see any un- charred wood through the surface. So in your opinion, is the thin char enough for jar aging, or perhaps the second deeper char? Maybe you think I should go even deeper? Just looking for opinions from those who have done much more of this than me.
Thanks. Otis
For these toasts, I am using a propane torch adjusted down to a 1" long, 2.5cm, blue flame.
My sticks are 3/4" x 3/4" x 6" (2cm x 2cm x 15 cm)
To toast, I run the toarch down one side with a small zig-zag pattern, and the torch was touching each side of the stick for 10 seconds. I finish with a little char to the ends.
The result is a thin char, and I can see small hints of un-charred wood through the char. I am wondering if this char is enough for a Bourbon? This last pic includes a stick on the right with a bit more char on it. About 16 seconds per side. I can no longer see any un- charred wood through the surface. So in your opinion, is the thin char enough for jar aging, or perhaps the second deeper char? Maybe you think I should go even deeper? Just looking for opinions from those who have done much more of this than me.
Thanks. Otis