Aging Spirits at Home with a 1 Gallon Barrel Oak
Setting up a 1 gallon barrel oak on your kitchen counter is one of those DIY projects that actually pays off in flavor. If you've ever looked at a bottle of top-shelf bourbon and wondered why it costs three times more than the mid-shelf stuff, the answer usually comes down to time spent inside a piece of wood. But here's a little secret: you don't need a massive rickhouse or ten years of patience to get that charred, vanilla-soaked profile. A small barrel does the job surprisingly fast. ...