5L Vertical Wooden Wine Barrel With Base And Faucet For Holding Whiskey, Bourbon

About this barrel

Want oak character in your bourbon without a full-size cask? Start with a 5L vertical wooden wine barrel. This new oak barrel stands upright on its own base and pours from a faucet. It holds about 1.3 gallons of whiskey, bourbon or wine.

How long does bourbon take in a 5 liter barrel?

Much less time than in a standard barrel. The high ratio of wood to liquid brings noticeable change in weeks, so sample weekly and bottle it when it tastes right.

• Season it first: fill it with water, let it swell, then drain.
• Second and third fills age more slowly as the wood gives up its flavor.
• The vertical base keeps it compact on a counter or bar cart.
• Ask the seller about char level if you plan to age unaged white spirits.