Hey guys, my fantastic fiance has gifted me 2 5lt american oak medium char barrels for my 30th. :romance-interracial:
Now I know people recommend at least 10lt for ageing but that's not what I got given so no point getting fussed.
My plan is to have one barrel for rum and the other for bourbon and using the same method for both.
I'm going to fill them with water straight away and seal them as per the instructions.
I'm thinking after filling them with rum/bourbon, tasting every few days as I know over oaking could be an issue. Then bottling half and refilling with new white dog.
Does this sound right?
Is there anything I'm missing?
Cheers