colsmename wrote:Does anyone know if there are any Australian timbers I can use for aging drinks safely?, i.e gum, eucalypt, or even fruit trees like Mango
Kimbo wrote:colsmename wrote:Does anyone know if there are any Australian timbers I can use for aging drinks safely?, i.e gum, eucalypt, or even fruit trees like Mango
Hi Cole, definitely stay away from gums and eucalypts as they are toxic ( and Aussie Oaks are eucalypts too)
Im not sure on fruit trees, I have heard that Plum wood is ok, but dont quote me on it ;-)
colsmename wrote:I cut a bit off a dropped branch from the Mango tree and trimmed it then scorched it and it's now sitting in a small jar of spirit, is there anyway to know about any nasties that may come out?
By the way Thanks guys for your replies, I'm not a complete cheapskate, I just come up with these concepts while watching that magic liquid coming out of the small copper tube, if it turns out no good, I'll just keep using oak, but nothing ventured nothing gained ^:)^
unsub wrote:Damper and bread can be made from flour made from some species of acacia seeds so the wood from those species *might* be ok for aging.
Mulga
(Acacia aneura)
irritant, headache, nausea, wood contains a virulent poisonous principle used for spear heads by aboriginals
sam_and_liv wrote:Seriously research what sort of wood you are using before soaking your booze in it.
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yeah not allways mate
crow wrote:unsub wrote:Damper and bread can be made from flour made from some species of acacia seeds so the wood from those species *might* be ok for aging.
yeah not allways mateMulga
(Acacia aneura)
irritant, headache, nausea, wood contains a virulent poisonous principle used for spear heads by aboriginals
I can't find anything bad on mango wood as yet but definitely research any wood you are going to age with and definitely do not age with asbestos :-B
bt1 wrote:Hello,
Cherry is real nice, being using for sometime.
Trialing mangrove seems fine so far but early days.
bt1
aussiemoonshiner wrote:How about Murray mallee charocal for fittering
bt1 wrote:Hello col,
First lots where just sliced up Cherry tree timber ex orchard grower waste...happily swapped a boot full for a 1lt of bourbon.
Currently trailing a American red cheery bought from specialist timber place...it's not bad lacks that real deep red colour...I prefer the local tree stuff so far.
bt1
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