5L/1.32gal Wine Barrels Vintage Whiskey Barrel Vintage Whiskey Barrel

About this barrel

This 5L oak whiskey barrel (1.32 gallons) has a vintage look and is categorized for aging. It is listed as new at $47.33 by an independent eBay seller.

How fast does a 5 liter barrel age whiskey?

Faster than a standard cask. With a small volume of liquid in contact with a lot of wood, flavor and color build up in weeks rather than years. Taste regularly and bottle when it suits you.

• Capacity: 5L, roughly a gallon and a third.
• Wood: listed as oak.
• First use: fill with water to swell the staves and check for leaks before adding spirits.
• Check the listing: char level, whether a tap or stand comes with it, and how the seller suggests cleaning it.

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