Aging single malt whisky in a 5 lts barrel
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:44 am
Hi All !
I have 4 lts of a single malt whisky aging for 4 months so far in a brand new 5 lts oak barrel. I think it is getting too much wood-oak flavor ( at least to my palate) but it is not smooth enough to enjoy drinking.
I have diluted it from 65 % to 55 % proof to try to get less tannins extraction but I don´t know if this way it is going to avoid getting too much wood flavor until it is ready to enjoy.
The barrel is at a 68 F temp in an average wet room. I was thinking to take this whisky out of the barrel to pour it into a glass growler and let its lid loose.
What do you guys advise me ?
Thanks for your time
Many greetings from Argentina
I have 4 lts of a single malt whisky aging for 4 months so far in a brand new 5 lts oak barrel. I think it is getting too much wood-oak flavor ( at least to my palate) but it is not smooth enough to enjoy drinking.
I have diluted it from 65 % to 55 % proof to try to get less tannins extraction but I don´t know if this way it is going to avoid getting too much wood flavor until it is ready to enjoy.
The barrel is at a 68 F temp in an average wet room. I was thinking to take this whisky out of the barrel to pour it into a glass growler and let its lid loose.
What do you guys advise me ?
Thanks for your time
Many greetings from Argentina