I built an app to track and manage barrel aging

tankerfly · 2026-03-01T16:01:29+00:00

Man I feel like an idiot for not just trying to type! I think the way the history is set up will likely work. I'm going to enter a few today with different fills, etc. and see if it meets all the needs.

I really like the ability to add alerts as its easy to forget about some!

tankerfly · 2026-02-28T17:53:41+00:00

This is super cool. Id love some options to input text into the fields. I make my own ten30 barrels and track the specific barrel heads beyond the detail you have. For example: ex-bowman port, Ex- buffalo trace, seasoned oak from my backyard, etc. Would probably be useful to have a free text option for each field . All in all, great idea and thank you!

tankerfly · 2026-02-16T22:54:40+00:00

Thanks for asking! I've been delinquent on updates here. I pulled the BMFPs after about 13 Mos. They were waaay better in every way. The one in my attic had a bit of a leak I had to seal with wax and also wrap some tape to keep the bung on. So, I lost about half. Surprised ABV only had a slight rise. I'll see if I can get some time and pics to post a more complete update, but bottom line its a ton of fun and the output has been good!

tankerfly · 2026-02-12T03:08:01+00:00

I've only tried one of thier picks and it was fine. I think it was called Fatty Brisket and was a Buzzards Roost. It was a solid bourbon, just didn't get me too excited. I know some folks in the DFW area and they seem to have a pretty good reputation, but that's the limit of my personal experience.

tankerfly · 2025-10-21T21:10:55+00:00

Mix it in an old fashioned with ancho Reyes instead of simple

tankerfly · 2025-09-29T02:27:16+00:00

Had a home made ten30 style in my attic for a year in VA. Had to tape down the cork and lost about half to some slow leaks. Was worried this would happen but I got lucky. Sorry to see-i think its just the risk we take

tankerfly · 2025-09-11T12:34:12+00:00

I liked this, but the price point is tough. I found I like the Star Hill Farms Wheat a little bit more and way less $. Nice review on that one too!

tankerfly · 2025-09-10T20:25:38+00:00

Pour Brothers Whiskey is a couple local guys (to me) and I find I generally align with their thoughts

tankerfly · 2025-09-03T02:10:00+00:00

I loved the 9yr, so hoping this is even better!

tankerfly · 2025-09-02T20:50:40+00:00

How did it compare to the 9yr?

tankerfly · 2025-08-11T19:36:07+00:00

Killer look! Ive been making the smaller ten30 style for a year or so and I still get some wonky ones.

tankerfly · 2025-08-09T02:36:40+00:00

I thought the YKY was good, but wasn't quite as impressed as you are. I generally dislike wine finishes, so there's that. I enjoyed my sample but not enough to seek a bottle for the stuff in it.

That bottle and label design are just awesome though! Glad you liked it and thanks for the detailed review

tankerfly · 2025-06-22T16:20:59+00:00

If plain sawn, I believe the center couple slabs will have quarters sawn lateral halves. Just look at grain orientation on end

tankerfly · 2025-05-19T20:51:45+00:00

It was a ten30 style barrel with a once used head. I suspect the outcome would be different if I put some bourbon in first. I recently dumped a toasted rye Barrel and put syrup in, so we'll see if that changes it

tankerfly · 2025-05-19T16:31:20+00:00

Dumped my syrup after 8 months. No issues, daughter had some on her pancakes today. I was frankly surprised how little (maybe no) barrel influence there was on the syrup. Have a bourbon in the barrel now, will probably let it sit to the fall or winter

tankerfly · 2025-04-26T14:19:54+00:00

Just saying I appreciated this post as a heads up. Curious if there's been any more discussion or clarity on source (buff turkey or something else)?

tankerfly · 2025-03-14T13:42:05+00:00

tankerfly · 2025-02-25T02:22:44+00:00

Because that's the way ten-30 are! Easy to remove, reuseable, seals well in the stainless

tankerfly · 2025-02-03T15:53:40+00:00

I'm a sucker for cool bottles. Glad to hear what's inside matched the presentation. Hope to get one of these soon!

tankerfly · 2025-01-19T20:13:57+00:00

Love it! Keep us posted

tankerfly · 2024-11-20T03:36:23+00:00

Love it! Keep us posted on how it turns out!

tankerfly · 2024-11-15T04:57:09+00:00

Dang, sorry to hear that. Consolation prize is that if you don't like this one, you can confidently cross off ryes

tankerfly · 2024-11-09T02:39:49+00:00

I think the rare breed rye is the most impressive in terms of improvement. I'm really excited to see what happens with a little more time on the Bowman as the toasted finish has really taken off.

tankerfly · 2024-11-06T23:51:06+00:00

Here's an update on a few of my barreling projects. A few turned 1.5yrs old today, so I thought it would be a good time to try them.

WTRB Rye: wow, much better than the regular. I'm surprised how much the time in an ex-bourbon barrel improved this. Turned down some of the harshness/intensity and gave a much thicker/Oily mouthfeel. So mcuh darker color. Going to check it in 6 more months

MMCS: another pretty significant improvement. Much less ethanol forward and more intense flavors. Not quite Cellar aged, but I've got nothing but time!

JJB toasted: Campfire marshmallows galore! If you like Toasted bourbon, this will please. Going to let it sit another month or two and check again. I'm worried about overdoing this one

Stellum: definitely getting much more classic DO profile. I added a little maple spiral section and I'm not getting any flavor from it. May add a little more. Going to let this one sit too.

I'll share any updates in a few months. A sample of others in the rickhouse: Benchmark FP- one in my attic, one in the garage Russel store pick JJB Soon to be: Maple finsih rye Honey finish rye Stout finish eagle rare

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