Traditional cask capacities
Pin - 4.5 gallons
Firkin - 9 gallons
Kilderkin - 18 gallons
Barrel - 36 gallons
Hogshead - 54 gallons
Puncheon - 72 gallons
Butt - 108 gallons
2 posted on
12/30/2011 8:56:54 PM PST by
Daffynition
(*Pray for whatever passes for America these days* Amen. ~ ScottinVA)
To: Daffynition
It’s a pretty amazing talent. I saw a show on how they are made and there is very little or even NO sealing material used.
3 posted on
12/30/2011 9:08:01 PM PST by
The Antiyuppie
("When small men cast long shadows, then it is very late in the day.")
To: Daffynition
Two hogsheads, straight up please.
4 posted on
12/30/2011 9:08:54 PM PST by
43north
(BHO: 50% black, 50% white, 100% RED)
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