2 Liter Personalized American Oak Whiskey Aging Barrel (063) - Custom Engraved Barrel From Skeeter's Reserve Outlaw Gear - MADE BY American Oak Barrel - (Natural Oak, Black Hoops)

I decided to try my hand at finishing my own whiskey, and I decided that once the barrel was done giving new flavor (after a few runs) I still wanted to keep it for decoration purposes. This one meets the criteria perfectly!- Small (I got the 1 liter)- Looks great and is a great conversation piece (personalized of course)- The price is right for a first time to see if I get into thisThe instructions are clear, and the barrel was nicely sealed within a few days (I guess smaller barrels seal faster).I filled it with Mellow Corn whiskey (100 proof, harsh to the nose and pallet) and after just one week I could see, smell, and taste a great difference. I think I’m going to have a lot of fun with this newfound hobby, and this barrel is great to get started.

I can only comment on the craftsmanship and sealing of the barrel at this point.I bought the 10L oak barrel and shipping was pretty fast. Maybe a week or so. After reading some of the comments about craftsmanship and sealing I was a little worried. Let me tell you this. This is a well built barrel. Very solid. The cradle it sits in is well made too. I don’t think I would want to stand on it but, it holds my barrel just fine.It took me a while to get to actually prepping and sealing the barrel. I tapped in the spigot and it seated fine. I put the cradle in a large aluminum pan just in case I had any leaks while sealing it. I then filled it with hot tap water all the way to the top. No leaks what so ever. I was impressed. Maybe it helped to have sit in my house for a few weeks to equal out the humidity like any other wood product you buy like molding for house remodeling. Just a thought. Over the next few days the wood absorbed quite a bit of the water. I would just top it off with more water. After a two days it really slowed down and the wood was less thirsty. I let him after in it for 1 full week. No leaks.After soaking the wood I drained it into the kitchen sink. Saw some small wood chunks and saw dust come out but, I would think that is 100% normal and didn’t bother me. I am sure I didn’t get all of the small chunks out. I am good with that too. I immediately filled the barrel back up with approximately 3 gallons of clear un-aged single malt “whiskey” that was at 140 proof and I plan on leaving it untouched in a dark room of my garage for at least 1 year. According to small barrel aging conversion charts that will be the equivalent of aging it for approximately 3 years in a normal sized barrel that distilleries use. I will give it a taste at 1 year and see how it fared.Just a note: higher proof alcohols do better with barrel aging as they will react with the wood more. Age them at a higher proof and then proof them down to 80 proof or 40% for drinking with a good spring water.

Very nice customized engraving. Looks beautiful. The stand is a little cheesy but works fine. Used endoscope to verify nice charring on the inside. Filled with water and let sit for over 10 days. Only leaking was in the first couple of hours. When draining water some wood splinters and charring also drained out. This is to be expected. Flushed until none came out. Filled with 1.75L Jim Beam white label and Proof traditional Old Fashioned Syrup. Rotating barrel every day 1/4 turn. Will post more in a couple weeks when we taste it. Note that the stopper must be loosened for the spout to work -- its that air tight. Overall very pleased.

Used for our whiskey blending ceremony on our wedding day. It was absolutely beautiful and everyone kept asking where we got the barrel. Followed the instructions on how to cure it and it has been since Sept. of 2022 and have not had any issues or leaking.

UPDATE: Changed from 1 star to 4. They made it right it's a beautiful product. I hate that I had to jump through hoops but I may have just been unlucky. It happens.My angry review preserved below, likely the product of miscommunication. 5-star product when it works!I followed instructions and this 5gal still leaks roughly 2 months later.Refund requested and the seller lied about communication and ignored the attached pictures--see the gross leaking iron. Paper towels get like this every few hours. Additionally, the spigot never worked properly.I have seen functional versions of this product and they are great. Buy elsewhere--you've been warned.

Mix your Old Fashion and have one anytime you are ready to enjoy! Very convenient and easy to use

So I've been watching all of the videos on YouTube of people aging whiskey at home. I bought two, 3 liter barrels, just to give it a shot. I've seen several different recommendations on how long to cure the barrels. I decided to do it for three days, which I believe is what the manufacturer recommends. My project is currently in the works and won't be ready until the fall, so I can't comment on the flavor yet. But the overall quality is fantastic. The personalized engraving is excellent. I've noticed a few drops leak out from one barrel over the past couple of weeks. It's nothing that a little wax couldn't fix. I've just been too lazy to do it. So that should tell you how minor the leak is. I highly recommend these barrels, whether it's for personal use or a gift. I feel like the price is very fair for what you get.