oak

Hi all, Soon I want to make a 17% (Sack?) mead. I have these scotch whisky oak blocks to condition with. However, I'm wondering what else to do with this mead. Just wood seems a bit bland. Have you guys got any experience with oaking mead with infused oak? What would you add to a high ABV...

After the disaster with my first attempt (the contents leaked from the pressure keg and disappeared under the floorboards), instead of asking stupid questions I can now contribute something at last. The kit used was the Ciderworks Superior Dry Oak. I started on the 26th May and fermentation...