Whisky Forum - whisky in a barrel - Page 2

John · Moderator Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 876 Location: UK

I am sure you will have no problems finding a volunteer to taste it. How did you finally get it to seal, was it just a case of leaving water in it for a while longer.

John

sorren · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:12 pm Post subject:

yes its been dry for a day now and no it had not run out of water before you think that...... so i decided to take the plunge but just noticed a small dribble, so who knows now Crying or Very sad

, well ill see what happens over the next day or so, if it carries on ill get a new barrel as i have found a few places that sell them.... Rolling Eyes

sorren · Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:57 pm Post subject:

I dont know if anyone is interested in all this, i dont want to bore you all.
I have had the port in the barrel for a month and so i decided to replace it with my whisky, i know a month wasnt very long but i felt it was time Laughing

impatient is the word..
anyway just under 2ltrs of whisky went in with a little left to compare, after a few days i had a quick look and it was a beautifull ruby colour, the nose had changed and it didnt taste half bad Laughing

now time will tell if it works.... Cool

I dont know if it is the case but im under the impression that in a small barrel 3 months is similar to a year in a large barrel so i am thinking 1 to 2 months in my barrel will be sufficient........ Laughing

if anyone is interested ill post more notes as and when i taste again ( hic ) hope it doesnt run out..........

Big Mac · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:13 am Post subject:

I am certainly interested in how it all goes. What whisky did you put into the barrel.

Mac

sorren · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:31 am Post subject:

I used the glenfiddich 12 year old as i do like this as a base whisky, it was a choice between this and auchentoshan but i thought if it does not work i havnt wasted the auchentoshan 12 and i dont mind loosing the glenfiddich 12, I know the likes of glenmorangie and auchentoshan work well with other finishes so it seemed a good idea to try something different, my limited taste tells me it does seem to be blending well but only time will tell...
I am alsothinking about buying a few more barrels to try different things, my idea is to age something normal in a barrel that has held bourban and something in either sherry or red wine.... we will see.......... Very Happy

maybe ill even try to make some Laughing

sorren · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject:

A few before and after shots.....

Acker · Triple Malt Member Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 212

Sorren, if you find a source for decent reasonably priced small oak barrels i would be interested in that, i wouldnt mind trying to do a port finished Islay malt for myself.

Cheers

Acker

sorren · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject:

The best place i have found was "the barrel source" in the states, they do a few combo deals, im just trying to find out what if any taxes there is to pay on importing them into the uk, the deal i want is a 3ltr, a 2ltr and 2 x 1ltr for $113 +$75 for postal, I am also waiting for a reply from a firm in the uk for a price for 2ltr and 3ltr barrels, i know they do a 5ltr oak barrel for around 56pounds, there are also a few on ebay which are made in italy, but i think the deals from the usa are the best ones if taxes are not stupid.... hope this helps...... Very Happy

Acker · Triple Malt Member Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 212

I looked at sources of barrels from the US a while ago but was never sure if i would get hit with a load of taxes and charges and how much they would be so i gave up on it thinking i may find a UK source but i havent yet.

sorren · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject:

try - thebarrelmakers, they are uk based, thier prices seem ok but you may want to ask them not to varnish the barrel, good luck

sorren · Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:29 pm Post subject:

Well the whisky has had almost a month in the barrel and it is doing well,
The colour is a deep ruby red,
nose- the port really comes through with a few floral notes, picking up a faint vanilla note,
taste- smooth and sweet, theres fruit in there with an oakiness to it,vanilla and toffee i think, there seems to be a lot going on but i think its finishing well.
finish-the finish is quite long, the fruit seems to stay in the mouth although the wood seems to be the last thing you taste....

Gregor · Master Of Malts Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 798

I hope the angels are not taking too much.

sorren · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:00 pm Post subject:

I hope so too Laughing

, to be honest im not too bothered as long as what is left is good.. Laughing

im sure if they are greedy they will leave me with a good dram.... Top Malt