Replacement Bungs

Bung is a funny sounding word, but it is a vital part of the spirit aging process. Oak barrel aging is unique because the process allows the liquid to breathe a little bit of oxygen, but this oxygen is carefully controlled. Too much air and the spirit could oxidize prematurely. This would ruin the new batch of deliciously aged liquor. The bung is the cork that seals the hole in the barrel; a hole known as the bunghole. It is essential for the bung to have a tight seal so it can keep out all that air and allow the liquid to age properly.

Here is a tip on inserting your bung into the bung hole:

Be sure when you put the bung in the bung hole to place it at about a 45 degree angle while twisting and pressing the bung against the side of the bung hole to help preserve the gasket from pushing up and off the bung.