Barrel cost

[AussieAndy]

So.....

I'm thinking about buying a barrel to break up and use for ageing, what would you pay for a used wine barrel?

Or am I better off buying some dominoes somewhere, if so where would I get them from around brissy, western side preferably.

Thanks guys

[Yummyrum]

A bloke comes around here from time to time and sells them for around $200 .If that helps :-|

[MacStill]

wine barrels on gumtree are pretty cheap

[felsy]

is the timber from oak barrels ok to use,
what do you have to do to the timber once its cut up? :think:

[Lowndsey]

what do you have to do to the timber once its cut up? :think:

Give it a toast to your liking ether in the oven or BBQ or with a propane torch then chuck it on your booze. Couldn't be simpler. Some people scrape it back to get to fresh timber but i have never bothered.

[AussieAndy]

Yeah, I have seen them not far from me for $160 for a barrel, thought that was a good price. My next question I guess is it worth the effort or should I just buy dominoes done?

[Lowndsey]

Never used dominoes so can't comment on them. But 1 barrel will probably see you through to your grave....good value for money

[Sam.]

Andy, what spirit are you planning on aging it with?

[AussieAndy]

Bourbon was the top of the list, once I'm all over this the missus wants me to do a rum

[Sam.]

Get some American Oak Dominoes then, most wine barrels you will find will be French oak and won't really give you what you want.

The dominoes that are already done (toasted) like the last group buy are really good for bourbon :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Lowndsey]

true that Sam and Liv. French oak doesn't get quite the right taste for bourbon IMO. But it is fuckin delicious in rum

[AussieAndy]

Sweet, that's the info I wanted. Will get dominoes then, anyone know where to get them from for a decent price in Brisbane or online, not too concerned with having to buy a minimum amount as I figure they don't go off.

So,does that mean I will need French oak for rum then??

[Sam.]

I have no idea about rum mate but im sure someone in the know will tell you soon :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[AussieAndy]

Cheers, thanks for your help Sam

[syncro]

if you need french oak, these guys should be able to help http://salvage.com.au/french-oak/

Was looking for some Baltic pine, but tripped over that site and thought hmmmm

[MacStill]

BEST PLACE TO BUY DOMINOES

[res]

BEST PLACE TO BUY DOMINOES

Called mini staves correct? :think:
Any idea how much, or how many you have to buy?

[MacStill]

Dunno mate, check the group buy thread for more info :handgestures-thumbupleft:

dominoes group buy thread

[res]

Hi All, Who is up for a group buy on American oak mini staves (dominos)? From http://suber-lefort.com.au/ They come in 25Kg bags. I'd never use that amount, I will keep about 4-5kg. If I can get interest close to 20kg, I'll put in an order. Indicative pricing would be $15/Kg plus postage to you.

That's a lot of oak! :wtf:

[MacStill]

Hi All, Who is up for a group buy on American oak mini staves (dominos)? From http://suber-lefort.com.au/ They come in 25Kg bags. I'd never use that amount, I will keep about 4-5kg. If I can get interest close to 20kg, I'll put in an order. Indicative pricing would be $15/Kg plus postage to you.

That's a lot of oak! :wtf:

A lot of people want some ;-)