Cheesy_Goodness
Well-Known Member
Hey guys, long time no post, obligatory excuses about being busy and what not
My wife and I are expecting our first kid in mid-November, so to commemorate the occasion (and to ensure wife has tasty liquor available after what I hear is a fairly painful ordeal) I bought a 2 liter oak barrel. My plan is to drink half when it's ready and save a the other half for when kid turns 21 (wax it, label, the whole bit). I'm going the spirits route for this project since I would have to keep beer in nearly perfect conditions for over two decades, whereas I'm assuming spirits would be more forgiving.
Bourbon seems like a great choice, but I don't have a clue on where to start. Would be better to get a nicer bourbon and do that 100%, or would blending a few be better? I thought about following this guide but I'm not sure I can get my hands on a bottle of anything mentioned in this video around my area.
How should that bottle be expected to change over 20 odd years, will it only get better or should I pay more attention to it other than keeping it out of the heat and direct sunlight? Any help/suggestions would be great.
PS Sorry if this isn't the best place for this, it's the best fit I could find.
My wife and I are expecting our first kid in mid-November, so to commemorate the occasion (and to ensure wife has tasty liquor available after what I hear is a fairly painful ordeal) I bought a 2 liter oak barrel. My plan is to drink half when it's ready and save a the other half for when kid turns 21 (wax it, label, the whole bit). I'm going the spirits route for this project since I would have to keep beer in nearly perfect conditions for over two decades, whereas I'm assuming spirits would be more forgiving.
Bourbon seems like a great choice, but I don't have a clue on where to start. Would be better to get a nicer bourbon and do that 100%, or would blending a few be better? I thought about following this guide but I'm not sure I can get my hands on a bottle of anything mentioned in this video around my area.
How should that bottle be expected to change over 20 odd years, will it only get better or should I pay more attention to it other than keeping it out of the heat and direct sunlight? Any help/suggestions would be great.
PS Sorry if this isn't the best place for this, it's the best fit I could find.