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Title: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on December 23, 2012, 02:22:39 PM
Just to check if there will be any interest in getting those...
(http://sklep.bednarstwo.eu/images/thumbnails/30.JPG.thumb_250x165.jpg)

10l ~65e
15l ~75e
20l ~87e
30l ~97e

Not sure on transport charges, could be pricy :/
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: rukkus on December 23, 2012, 02:30:38 PM
Where would they be coming from?
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on December 23, 2012, 02:52:38 PM
QuoteWhere would they be coming from?
Poland
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on December 23, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
They are brand new and have been charred.
It's even possible to order it with engraved logo.
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: rukkus on December 23, 2012, 07:12:48 PM
I bet they'd be awesome if you are into RIS.
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on December 23, 2012, 07:43:22 PM
QuoteI bet they'd be awesome if you are into RIS.
That's my plan :)
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on December 23, 2012, 07:45:12 PM
QuoteOrigin of the oak?

I gather there are only 3 sources, American, French, and something else (no, not Polish!)
It could be polish oak. Oak is a very popular and common tree in Poland
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: rukkus on December 23, 2012, 07:54:47 PM
Do you know if they also include the stands?
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on December 23, 2012, 08:12:11 PM
QuoteDo you know if they also include the stands?
Have to check it, but they are adverting this as a 'set' so I think that stand is included.
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Will_D on December 23, 2012, 08:40:13 PM
Quote
QuoteDo you know if they also include the stands?
Have to check it, but they are adverting this as a 'set' so I think that stand is included.

Yonks ago I bought new Chestnut barrels from an English supplier for wine and port. The stillage and taps were extra.

I picked chestnut as they were a little less oaky than Oak ( dohh! )

I bought a 4.5 Gallon and a 6 Gallon Still have them!

They are always charred ( can't make them without that ) but they can be waxed on the inside if required.

Waxing allows for a more gentle flavour release.

Wax can be removed later with boiling water!

HTH

Will


Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: cliste on January 03, 2013, 11:29:49 PM
I would be cautiously interested...

I've been eyeing some up on ebay, but shipping costs keep ruining my plans :(
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Greg2013 on January 04, 2013, 02:04:27 AM
Brand new oak scorched barrels with spigots which will be inserted on request 15 litres 140 euro delivered. Is that good :o
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Kaymak (kev2403) on January 09, 2013, 03:44:49 PM
Could you age a kit wine in these barrells or has some sort of aging agent been added to the concentrate before its kitted? I may be interested in these if I could age some wine for 6 months or so
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Alex Lawes on January 22, 2013, 01:23:14 AM
Howya lads,

I might be interested in this in the future but I've come across these lads after a fella in work used their gear for aging whiskey.

The thing is they've already been used for whiskey which would be great for a stout etc.

Have a look and see what you think.

http://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/barrels/
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Ciderhead on April 19, 2013, 04:34:33 PM
Quote from: Jacob on December 23, 2012, 02:22:39 PM
Just to check if there will be any interest in getting those...
(http://sklep.bednarstwo.eu/images/thumbnails/30.JPG.thumb_250x165.jpg)

10l ~65e
15l ~75e
20l ~87e
30l ~97e

Not sure on transport charges, could be pricy :/

Now I know who is to blame for all this barrel anguish ;)
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on April 19, 2013, 05:17:28 PM
Quote from: Ciderhead on April 19, 2013, 04:34:33 PM
Now I know who is to blame for all this barrel anguish ;)
Idea was planted by others ::) Still thinking about getting a small barrell just for myself ...
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Will_D on April 19, 2013, 11:12:16 PM
Oh No!

NABT

(Not another barrel thread)
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: wallacebiy on May 02, 2013, 11:49:13 AM
Small Barrel might be nice to have .

PITA though to maintain and clean
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Will_D on May 02, 2013, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wallacebiy on May 02, 2013, 11:49:13 AM
Small Barrel might be nice to have .
PITA though to maintain and clean

Not true. Always keep them full of drink or just water with a bit of bisulphite in.

To clean, throw in a length of brass chain swirl, drain, rinse, repeat.

This does NOT work for 36 gallon barrels!!
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Shane Phelan on May 02, 2013, 03:31:06 PM
I think Kavanagh's have one of these. Anyone know what is in it?
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Dodge on May 02, 2013, 04:19:39 PM
I'd be interested in them. I reckon the shipping could be very high although  ;D
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: wallacebiy on May 04, 2013, 08:00:25 PM
Quote from: Will_D on May 02, 2013, 01:33:26 PM
Quote from: wallacebiy on May 02, 2013, 11:49:13 AM
Small Barrel might be nice to have .
PITA though to maintain and clean

Not true. Always keep them full of drink or just water with a bit of bisulphite in.

To clean, throw in a length of brass chain swirl, drain, rinse, repeat.

This does NOT work for 36 gallon barrels!!


Solves that so.... 

I think I'm allergic to bisulphite though
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Will_D on May 04, 2013, 08:02:11 PM
You can rinse out the bisulphite just before you fill it!!
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Greg2013 on July 24, 2013, 01:28:46 PM
Is this idea dead in the water or what? Has anybody looked into it any further?
Title: Re: Oak Barrels
Post by: Jacob on July 25, 2013, 08:26:06 AM
Looks like it's dead. However, we got few empty whiskey barrels :P