Aging cider in whisky barrel

[Marches2]

I'm considering this for my next batch, I have acquired some old pal whiskey barrels and want to try it out.

I'm curious has anyone done this before, and if so does it effectively mean that there will be no carbonation?

Ot do you ferment, secondary ferment in the barrel then bottle and prime?

 

[bmd2k1]

I haven't used a whiskey barrel -- but have used a charred oak barrel to age my faux ice ciders (ABV 14% range)

This was done Post Fermentation.

Turned out fantastic! (like a low ABV bouron)

I left mine uncarb'd as I don't currently have a kegging system.

Cheers & Good Luck.

 

[cmac62]

If you dont keg and want your cider carbed after the barrel you will likely need to add new yeast at bottling.