5L/1.32Gal Aging Barrel Wooden Whiskey Barrel Bourbon Wine Barrel Home Brewer

About this barrel

A short checklist makes it easier to shop for a 5L aging barrel on eBay. The basics for this new oak whiskey barrel for home brewers are in the title: it holds 1.32 gallons, costs $38.88 and is sold for bourbon and wine as well as brewing.

What should you check before buying a 5L aging barrel?

The title covers size, wood and condition. The description and photos fill in the rest, so read them closely and message the seller if you have questions.

• Char or toast: affects how sweet, smoky or spicy the result tastes.
• Hardware: whether there's a spigot, bung or stand, and what they're made of.
• Finish: whether the outside is coated, which matters if you plan to display it.
• Seller notes: any prep or swelling instructions.

When it arrives, swell it with water before the first fill. Covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee.