The smaller the barrel the more surface area of oak versus volume of liquid, quicker oak flavoring, but not aging. I haven't tried those kits, the little barrels are kind of cool though.
If you want to try this on the cheap, hit the lumber yard and buy a small piece of white oak. Cut it into strips that will fit in a 26 or whatever. Toast those strips at about 425 for an hour or so wrapped tightly in tin foil. Put about 5-10 grams/liter into some vodka or other neutral spirit, let it sit, test regularly. It might be worth a try picking up some store bought moonshine instead of the vodka.
Checkout homedistiller.org lots of info and ideas under the aging tab.
Either way keep us posted, fun experiment for breakup!
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