You are bidding on a Cabo Wabo Tequila Barrel straight from
the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas. The barrel comes with
stand bung, and spigot for aging Tequila or just a wonderful decoration
for the
bar or kitchen. The barrel has the Cabo logo hand engraved on the back
and Sammy's signiture on the front. .....and..Yes… this is a REAL oak
aging barrel! The
barrel is hand made from white oak and holds approximately 2 liters.
They are
charred inside with black steel hoops (bands) and ready to age your own
tequila!
Barrels ship boxed in a 12x12 inch box with
instructions on how to age your spirits as well as cure and care for
the
barrel. See instructions below:
Curing Your
Barrel
First rinse the inside of the barrel by filling and emptying
2 or 3
times to remove any wood debris. Prior to use, your barrel must be
filled with
water or submerged for approximately 3 to 5 days. This will allow the
oak to
expand and retain liquid. (the barrel will leak until cured) After this
initial
curing period, place the barrel on the holder in a dry area. Liquid
will
continue to slowly drain through the wood for the following 3 to 7
days. Keep
the barrel filled during this time. When the barrel stops draining,
empty the
contents and rinse again. You are now ready to fill with your spirits.
Filling with Spirits
When filling
your
barrel with spirits, fill the barrel completely removing all air. Place
the
cork in tightly. Air inside the barrel will spoil the aging process.
Aging Spirits
When aging spirits,
fill
the barrel with clear (non colored) tequila. Over time, the spirit will
absorb
the color of the oak becoming a golden brown. Age to taste, generally
between 2
months to 2 years. After aging for 2 months begin tasting the your
spirit every
few weeks. Once aged to taste, empty into a glass bottle and seal
tightly. This
will stop the aging process. You can now begin aging a new barrel.
Barrels left
without liquid will dry out quickly. See Maintaining Your Barrel below.
Storage
Barrels should be stored
in a
cool place and away from sunlight. This will protect both the exterior
of the
barrel and the aging spirits inside. In time liquid will be absorbed by
the
barrel or evaporate, generally about 5% over 2 years. Dry climates or
heated
homes tend to cause more evaporation.
Maintaining
your
barrel
Over time the exterior of your barrel will
show
wear. Lightly sand your barrel with a fine sandpaper. Wipe off any
debris with
a clean cloth, and paint a coat of varnish on the outside of the
barrel.
Barrels left without liquid will dry quickly and no longer
hold
liquid without leaking. If this occurs, begin the curing process again.
Aging spirits such as wine, whiskey, tequila, rum or brandy
can be a
fun and entertaining hobby and makes for great conversation at parties.
Its
inexpensive to begin and once you have aged your first barrel full you
will never
buy another bottle of premium spirit again.
For more pictures and additional info go to www.1000oaksbarrel.com or
call (703) 885-1483.
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