Bourbon Barrel Aging Kit

Description

Age your own spirits at home with the Neesay Bar Bourbon Barrel Aging Kit. The kit centers on a genuine American white oak barrel — charred on the interior just like the full-size barrels used in Kentucky — that holds two liters. The small volume-to-surface ratio means the spirit contacts far more wood per ounce than a standard 53-gallon barrel, accelerating the aging process so you can taste meaningful changes in weeks rather than years. The kit includes the barrel, a stand, a bung, a spigot for sampling, and a funnel. Start with unaged whiskey, rum, or tequila and taste it weekly as the oak imparts vanilla, caramel, and char notes. The barrel is handmade in the Ozarks by a cooperage that supplies commercial distilleries. Between batches, the barrel retains the character of previous spirits, creating increasingly complex flavor profiles with each use. A hands-on gift for the spirits enthusiast who wants to understand what wood does to whiskey.