How well will bourbon like Makers Mark keep in this barrel. Does it change the flavor? I like the look but it seems like a novelty item
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I've had Wild Turkey American Honey in it for 6 weeks & has the charred flavor returning to it again & even tastes smoother going down, I've had 6 friends try it & agree it did get a better flavor with a smoother drink. (made it more agreeable to those who can't handle strong whiskeys)
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It will change the flavor....I am using this barrel to add flavor to raw whiskey. The time you leave it in there depends on the taste you are going for.
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The purpose of this barrel is for aging unaged spirits. It's not intended as a beverage dispenser. I imagine if you used it as such, yes, it would change the flavor since it's an oak barrel.
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I haven't used it with Maker's. I used Bully Boy whiskey that was never aged. One month in this barrel and it's already a golden color with a oak accents. I've had Gentlemen Jack and it added lots of oak flavor to it as well. Definitely changed the taste of it.
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I used it the next day. I tried it with passion water first and disposed of it. I'm not sure why. Perhaps I thought it would taste of paint. It was fine. By the way, it's still holding strong.
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Sorry for the late response but they will add a small amount of flavor, if you really want more smoke then check out a smoke daddy or what I actually prefer the AMNTS it is EXTREMELY easy to use and much cheaper and you don't have to modify your grill in any way. Check out the AMNTS and that will give you all of the smoke flavor that you truly seek! I can tell you that it will be hard to tell if it came from an offset smoker or a pellet grill, the flavor will be amazing!!!!
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Hello Mommyd&g. It can be engraved but there will be an additional charge. Also please note that the barrel size limits the amount and type of engraving. I can either list a barrel with engraving which would be an additional $19.99 or I can take your order via the phone. I need, however, to know what you want engraved. It obviously involves some customizing and time. Thanks for your inquiry and let me know if you want me to call. Thanks, Papa Rudy
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Just got my bottle a couple of days ago, no date on bottle, unsure of vintage. Excellent oil with a peppery bite. Tasted fresh.
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I just tasted mine. It does have a slightly bitter flavor straight from the bottle. As Jan has stated, such is the case with any extract. This product makes the most luxuriously flavored butter creams and fillings imaginable. Use slightly less than recommended for unbaked items than you would for cookies and cakes.
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did you end up buying a barrel to use for the wedding guest book?? i am doing the same thing but having a hard time finding a barrel that would work for less than $400, please help!!!! :) :)
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I have read some, not all reviews share the same issue. For me the inserts did not freeze, and whatever color the liquid was, colored the lining/insides and the drink tasted weird..... The company replaced mine, and they work great.
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It's not worth getting...it won't screw on to the barrel (clockwise bearings) and it's super fragile. I think it'd be wiser to make one rather than buy this one. Otherwise, just buy a twenty dollar one that matches your barrel and you should be fine.
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Try it on a Leftover piece of your wood so you can see how it works...I've had no problem with it , you can't see it, just a matte finish with a slight grainy texture and it does wear off. I can understand your hesitation, Brazilian Pecan sounds beautiful! Good luck and let me know if it works for you.
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I'll try! My original classic grater seems to have been different than what is offered now. It had a reversible handle (so it was easier for lefties) and I'm pretty sure it had two barrels, however, it was new 10 or so years ago and I think I purchased it at a Pampered Chef party...perhaps they have a special design. It looks to me like the main difference between the classic and restaurant style offered on Amazon is the size of the hopper and the bulk of the plastic it is made from. I went with the restaurant style for exactly those two reasons...we like a lot of cheese AND we use it a lot. The original grater was great (pardon the pun) but the handle did eventually break. It's just a few dollars more and well worth it. In my experience they are only good for hard cheeses and chocolate...I think that is what they were designed for. One hint, if you are grating and there is still cheese in the hopper, but it seems like it's not working efficiently...open the hopper and turn the cheese over so it's grating against a flat edge instead of a rounded one and viola! it's cranking out the grated cheese like crazy. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
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It'll get warm fast, best used with bourbon. Wouldn't suite beer but is great for bourbon and just adding to a glass of diet coke, lasts longer that way too
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Hey buddy I think u may have me confused as a vendor I just bought the product but I can tell you that the only trouble you'll have is with the lower barrel. What I suggest it you buy 2 kits as the one only comes with one barrel. Check out my channel on YouTube lolivier57 and it'll walk you threw the process
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I do not work at Bayou Classic but I do homebrew. My brother-in-law had this type of pot, bought the level ball valve and temperature gage and had a hard time installing it. Since the metal is shaped with a concave it makes it difficult to drill. It has a tendency to put a flat spot in it. When that happens it will not seal correctly. It took him 4 hours of tedious work and our first batch it leaked. He ended up fixing it though. To me it sounded pretty painful to go to them extremes to save a few dollars.
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It most likely depends on the type of barrel they send you. The one I got is still going strong. We turned it into a table and love it.
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I ended up standing my barrel on its base so the dispensing valve was on top rather than laying on its side. This will put the filling bung on the side, so stand it and lean it back just a bit on an angle on the stand so no whiskey is at the dispensing valve or the filling bung. I hope that makes sense, you do have to have it only about 3/4 full for that to work but I did it like that and kept mine barreled for 4 months. Started with Oyo white whiskey, finished with a great barrel aged product. Hang in there, its worth it.....a pain in the ass, yes, worth it, yes. Theres no getting around those parts leaking I dont think, just get creative how you stand it. I ended up standing my barrel on its base so the dispensing valve was on top rather than laying on its side. This will put the filling bung on the side, so stand it and lean it back just a bit on an angle on the stand so no whiskey is at the dispensing valve or the filling bung. I hope that makes sense, you do have to have it only about 3/4 full for that to work but I did it like that and kept mine barreled for 4 months. Started with Oyo white whiskey, finished with a great barrel aged product. Hang in there, its worth it.....a pain in the ass, yes, worth it, yes. Theres no getting around... » Read More I ended up standing my barrel on its base so the dispensing valve was on top rather than laying on its side. This will put the filling bung on the side, so stand it and lean it back just a bit on an angle on the stand so no whiskey is at the dispensing valve or the filling bung. I hope that makes sense, you do have to have it only about 3/4 full for that to work but I did it like that and kept mine barreled for 4 months. Started with Oyo white whiskey, finished with a great barrel aged product. Hang in there, its worth it.....a pain in the ass, yes, worth it, yes. Theres no getting around those parts leaking I dont think, just get creative how you stand it. « Show Less
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Yes, the barrel is charred to about a medium char. The barrel comes with a cork for the top, a spigget, and a small wooden stand. No, jam is not written on there. I think it is just a generic picture they use. FYI, my barrel aged manhattans were amazing in this thing after two weeks.