Premium Charred American Oak Aging Barrel - No Engraving (2 Liter)

I’ve bought two barrels so far, the first one has literally been perfect. No leaks after a day, been curing it with Sherry for 5 months now prepping it for Scotch. Second barrel leaked at spigot until I pounded it in harder (user error), and hasn’t been a problem since. Only issue was the second barrel’s stand was broken due to the packaging. Overall, best pick of barrel for aging and curing!

Simply awful product and customer service. Persistently leaked. After an initially super polite response from the seller, they completely ghosted when it was discovered that I purchased from outside of the USA. Not even the courtesy of a reply to further communications.

The output spigot is a simple mechanisim, but perhaps too simple and cheap as the liquid trickles out instead of pours (and no it wasn't air-locked). This isn't a deal breaker for me because I didn't buy this keg to pour liquids fast. The keg is well sealed and hasn't leaked. I recommend.

I love these barrels and highly recommend them! I am on my 3rd one. It came in today and is filled, per instructions, with warm water. There are no leaks as of yet. I have never had a barrel leak. I believe that is because I start the curing process as soon as it comes in. I have friends who received these for Christmas and waited until they "got around to it" to start the curing process. It is very dry here in the Northeast in the winter and I believe that is where they had their problems with leakage. Your mileage may vary. I get the 2 liter barrel and typically age Manhattans. My process is as follows: 1. Check for leaks with water (usually 2 days) 2. Drop in 700 ml of 135 proof Grenadine Rum for about 4-6 days to add flavor. 3. Make Manhattans. I make them 2 1/2 - 1 bourbon to vermouth. In a 2 liter barrel, that equals approx. 48 oz of bourbon to 19 oz of sweet vermouth. 5 tsp of orange bitters and into the barrel. Age to taste. I usually make about 6 batches before turning to other uses. One that has been a "hit" everywhere has been Slaine Irish whiskey (better than Jameson imho) aged after Manhattans. After that I have dropped Scotch (I had 2 bottles of fairly inexpensive Scotch which were rendered eminently drinkable) and tequila into the barrel. Also... top notch service!! My very first barrel developed a problem with the spigot somewhere around my 6th batch. I made a phone call and they sent me a new spigot, free of charge, along with a cool little flask. (probably 2 oz). The woman was very friendly on the phone and just wanted to know what I needed. No questions about how long I had the barrel, what I used it for, did I drop it, or any of those other "oh, sorry, we can't help you" questions.

We received our small payroll yesterday. It’s really cute and it’s going to make a nice appearance in our family room. Instructions are very thorough and easy to follow. Including the video. I already am trying to think of who I can buy this gift card for Christmas. Thank you.