old oak barrel

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Longrasser
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old oak barrel

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Ive inherited an old oak barrel its about 2 gallons with bung and tap, and is filled with some pretty yucky looking plonk.
How do i clean it out wash it with what and whats a good thing to refill it with?
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drsmurto
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Wash with lots of water and fill it with port :D
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Take a small, speculative wiff/sip of the plonk - it may just be great. Could be s**t also...

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Post by Longrasser »

Good idea greg I will offer a small glass to the MIL at Xmas
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