Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good oak cask at a reasonable price for aging a mash. I saw some on Amazon but after reading the reviews, I'm perplexed.
Where to get Oak Casks
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$50 for a 2 liter toasted or plain. These have the opening on one end vs one small side hole on a whiskey cask. These are made for aging vinegar.
https://www.oakbarrelsltd.com/product-p/vin02lu.htm
https://www.oakbarrelsltd.com/product-p/vin02lu.htm
Mike found his on Craigslist.> MikeUSMC's Whiskey Barrel Smoker
While he cannot re-post his PB hijacked pix here he did in this thread.> Iron Mike's Whiskey Barrel Smoker
While he cannot re-post his PB hijacked pix here he did in this thread.> Iron Mike's Whiskey Barrel Smoker
Thanks everyone. I wonder if the spirals are as good as an actual cask. I saw a video the guy was using it in whiskey. I'll definitely try that in my scotch but as far as aging hot sauce, I don't know, call me old school but I never like short cuts
pallottahot said:
Why not?
Blind taste test side by side would be a better judgement than simply dismissing as shortcut. Nothing wrong with a good shortcut or new method with similar or better results. 
I was going to ask if it's cost effective using the spiral over a cask, but it seems everytime I go to Amazon the prices change. Went from about 4 bucks to about 15 bucks and now back down and around again. I think I'll give it a try
I like your open mindedness, that was fast LOL!
I have a Louisiana style ghost pepper sauce I'm aging right now in a small cask that was given to me as a gift. Going on three weeks. for my second test batch think I'll try it.
I'm definitely trying it in my scotch. Probably makes Johnny Red real nice.
I'm definitely trying it in my scotch. Probably makes Johnny Red real nice.