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The specific gravity of whiskey is less than water (.924-.947), so the volume of whiskey itself would float in water. Given that the barrel is made of wood (and should float by itself), a sealed barrel full of whiskey should float.

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A barrel of whiskey will Especially in seawater which has an even higher SG than fresh water.

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