Charred Wood Wine Aging Barrel Oak 2 Liter Whiskey Rum Bourbon Scotch Home Bar

About this barrel

This used 2 liter charred oak aging barrel is listed at $99.99. The seller lists it for whiskey, rum, bourbon, Scotch and wine at a home bar. In a used barrel the char may already be softer, which some people prefer for a lighter oak taste.

How do you revive a used charred barrel?

Rinse it, fill it with water, and let the wood swell for a day or more until it stops leaking. If it still leaks after several days, it may need more time or a repair.

• Ask the seller what it last held and for how long.
• Look for mold, cracks or loose hoops in the photos.
• A used cask usually ages slower than a new one, so plan to taste less often.
• Covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee.

It's a low-key way to try barrel aging at home.