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Scored these American Oak chips from a Copper in QLD. He states that they are from used JD barrels that he has access to from time to time (after the 4 years initial use by the Distillery). He chips and toasts them himself and they fit nicely in the top of a 5lt demi john.
I will give the a run and let you know the outcome as they were quite expensive. Maybe worth approaching for a group buy if good? 8-)
Charred JD Chips
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Charred JD Chips
by Whiskyaugogo » Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:56 pm
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by Whiskyaugogo » Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:12 pm
So this is one week and the smell and taste is already amazing!
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by johnny » Sat Aug 16, 2014 9:40 am
Looks good
What percentage alcohol is the vodka?
Interested to know as some percentages give vastly different flavours
Cheers
Johnny
What percentage alcohol is the vodka?
Interested to know as some percentages give vastly different flavours
Cheers
Johnny
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by Whiskyaugogo » Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:25 pm
johnny wrote:Looks good
What percentage alcohol is the vodka?
Interested to know as some percentages give vastly different flavours
Cheers
Johnny
Not vodka, it's an all grain Whiskey :violence-stickwhack:
I cut this to about 50% as I like spirits strong :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by SBB » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:06 pm
Whisky , generally speaking its better to oak at around 65%......dilute down to drinking strength after you have oaked.
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by Whiskyaugogo » Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:04 pm
Sorry SBB, should of explained my experiment better, I currently have 2 bottles maturing with AG whiskey. One is around 60-65% the other 50%. What I am trying to determine or check the difference is does a lower proof take on different flavours and be less prone to evaporate? I also now have 2 American White Oak barrels (5lt) and have filled both the same.
I did have a sample last night and was quite impressed with the 50% over the higher proof. In comparison to the charred dominos, these charred chips have achieved a better flavour and deeper colour in just 3 weeks! Can't wait to have another sample at 6 months :handgestures-thumbupleft:
I did have a sample last night and was quite impressed with the 50% over the higher proof. In comparison to the charred dominos, these charred chips have achieved a better flavour and deeper colour in just 3 weeks! Can't wait to have another sample at 6 months :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by Pete8686 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:31 pm
Whiskyaugogo how expensive is expensive? Lol
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by Whiskyaugogo » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:03 pm
Pete8686 wrote:Whiskyaugogo how expensive is expensive? Lol
They were $50 Pete :scared-eek:
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Re: Charred JD Chips
by Cols15 » Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:51 pm
Hey Whisky,
How did these staves go, did they produce a good product?
Are you still using them?
How did these staves go, did they produce a good product?
Are you still using them?
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