> I just got word of a swarm in a whiskey barrel near
> two of my hives in the
> country...

Does it look kinda like this...

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/naturebee/detail?.dir=/d450&.dnm=722c.jpg&.src=ph

I would use bee escape, such as a screen cone,  and
place a hive with frame of capped brood next to the
entrance for the bees that are prevented from entering
the drum to go into.  Next day or so, maybe shot of
bee quick or prolonged use of smoke introduced thru a
small hole drilled opposite the entrance might
encourage the queen and remainder nurse bees to leave.

The whiskey barrel in the picture I have provided may
have suffered a melt down, as honey was leaking out
the bottom.  I'm waiting for the bees to repair the
damage before I attempt to remove them.  I have
permission to cut the top off of this barrel which
would likely destroy it.

Something about Jack Daniels whiskey stored for four
years in White Oak barrels charred on the inside.
Makes for excellent swarm lure.  ;>)




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