Bootleg Barrel Instructions
The Bootleg Barrels are prepackaged combination of our American Oak Aging Barrels and our Essences used for making your own spirits.
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When you first receive your Bootleg Barrel, you should Cure The Barrel
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After your barrel is cured, empty the water from the curing process.
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Fill the barrel halfway with your a flavorless Vodka or Grain Alcohol for any Whiskey, Bourbon, Vodka, Scotch, or Brandy essences. For all Rum essences use a flavorless clear Rum.
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Next pour your essences into the barrel. You will need to use 1 essence per 750 ml of alcohol you are flavoring.
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Now fill the barrel full with alcohol and place the bung in the bung hole.
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This will be the hardest step, waiting.... wait two weeks.
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Taste your alcohol. If you enjoy the flavor, then you can start drinking.
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If you feel it needs to be aged further, you should let it age another week before tasting again.
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When all of your alcohol is consumed, please visit our Essences page and order more essences.
Taking Care Of Your Barrel
Curing The Barrel
Cleaning The Barrel
Maintaining The Barrel
Storing The Barrel
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