The only way to know would be to test it. It sounds like it could work, but there's only 1 way to know.
I think my suggestion of turning the barrel routinely would have a better chance of getting enough bourbon into the char, since I doubt anyone would test that method by filling the barrel to capacity.
If anyone has tried this, what were your thoughts after you made a batch of bourbon barrel aged maple syrup after doing the bourbon in the barrel first?
I've often wondered if I could re-seed a barrel right after removing a batch of aged syrup from it and put a bottle or 2 of bourbon in it, turn it every day or two for a couple of weeks. Then drain it and start a new batch of syrup in it, however I've not tried it.
Last edited by maple flats; 02-08-2021 at 09:01 AM.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.