Scotch Oaked Mead

[Yuri]

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 scotch oaked mead?

Any suggestions on fruit, spices or other ingredients are appreciated.

Yuri

 

[Yuri]

Also, the packaging has 10 gram cubes, but the dosing says 5-30 grams per 10 liters. In 5 liters, should I only use one cube?

 

[old dog new tricks]

some with more knowledge will chime in but generally if you add less it takes far more time likewise if you add more it will flavour faster and with more aggression.
Very much depends what you are after tbh

 

[MashBag]

Very much depends what you are after tbh

I have to say I am confused.

Is it a kit or a traditional (honey) mead recipe?

You don't condition with oak. It's a flavour, but you can ferment with our use later.

Why 17%? Ferment to or liqueur?

I am sure in my normal verbose manner I could give directions if I knew the destination

Please send help