Step 1:
A whiskey barrel must be swollen with water prior to adding the un-aged whiskey so it does not leak. Ensure the spigot is tight by gently tapping on it with a mallet or hammer. Fill the barrel completely with hot water. The barrel will leak so ensure you place it in a bathtub, sink, or outdoors. Gently place the bung in the bung hole.
Step 2:
Continue to top off the barrel daily until it stops leaking. This should occur in 2-4 days once the wood absorbs the water and swells shut.The barrel doesn't seem to be leaking, but I doubt mine is some type of prodigy. I'm assuming "top off" implies the leak is often slow, so I'll sit tight and check back tomorrow.
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