Diluted my first attempt at a UJSM style whisky down to 65% today....I now have 2 demijohns with a bit over 2.5 L in each. Ive done a fair bit of searching around looking for different ideas on oaking this stuff.
One of the more helpful threads that I came across was this by Pintoshine on Artisan Distiller.
http://www.artisan-distiller.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1838
I want do both lots a bit differently to see what the result is and which I like better.
Ive broken the oak up into roughly 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch by 6 inch pieces, Ive charred some and intend to give some a heavy toast.
What I want to know is this...everyone seems to say less oak for longer is better......now if I follow the information in the above link Im going to end up with about 10 sticks to 5 L....which is way more than I imagined Id be using. Is this to much or about right????
Some advise from those with experience at oaking would be appreciated.