We have made vinegars in the past though our knowledge of the process was more rumor and light research. In continuing down learning lane we realized that we needed to know more about what goes on in the vinegar barrel and the techniques to making an incredible pantry staple. Our findings, culled down to what we believe to be the vinegar essentials are documented in out most recent article Making Vinegar at Home.
There may be enough time left to get a barrel started in time to cook with over the holidays or at least to bottle and give as a gift which continues to give.