2 Liter oak (UNFINISHED Exterior) aging barrels
2 Liter Oak aging Barrels
Our mini oak barrels are meticulously crafted by professional Coopers to ensure optimal aging conditions for your spirits, allowing for the perfect balance of wood influence and spirit character. Whether you are aging whisky, rum, or any other spirit, our barrels are designed to enhance the flavors and complexities of your product. American white oak, like grapes, contain tannins and other flavor imparting components. While tannins are well known for influencing flavor in wine, they are lesser known for their part in whiskey. But in charred oak they are responsible for the emergence of many flavors like vanilla and coconut.
Our barrels ship with or without exterior finishes to allow the barrel to breath during the aging process. The Barrels Farm logo is not included on your barrel unless custom engraving is selected.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Flavors: The charred oak barrels toasting process can introduce nuanced flavors and aromas to your drinks, adding depth and complexity, similar to the effects of aging spirits in toasted barrels.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The toasted interior adds a distinctive look and charm to the barrel, making it a beautiful piece for both functional use and display.
- Eco-Friendly: Made from a renewable resource, white oak barrels are environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic or disposable cups.
- Flavor Neutrality with Benefits: While untreated charred white oak barrels don't impart unwanted flavors, the toasting can add pleasant woody and smoky notes to beverages, enhancing the drinking experience.
- Healthier Option: Wood is naturally antimicrobial, which helps in keeping the barrel more sanitary compared to some other materials.
- Unique Experience: Drinking from a toasted wooden barrel can offer a unique sensory experience, with the feel of the wood and the subtle toasted notes adding to the enjoyment.
- Order custom Laser engraving, you'll love our deep burn.
Our Small barrel aging chart
Exterior Finish
Exterior Finish:
- Unfinished Oak:
- The unfinished oak exterior offers the most natural aging process for your spirits. Just like full-size barrels, it allows the barrel to "breathe" during the aging process, enhancing the flavor and characteristics of the spirit.
- Pros:
- Promotes authentic aging and flavor development.
- Provides a traditional aging experience for your spirits.
- Cons:
- The barrel will naturally stain over time as it expands and releases liquid (the "Angel's Share") and gases. This is part of the aging process, but it means the barrel won’t retain its original pristine appearance.
- If appearance is important for display on your bar or table, this may not be the ideal choice.
- Finished Oak:
- For those who prefer a polished look, finished oak barrels are a great alternative. While they still allow the barrel to age your spirits and produce excellent results, the exterior is sealed or treated for a more refined finish.
- Pros:
- Retains a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing appearance, making it ideal for display.
- Offers a more durable exterior that resists staining and wear.
- Cons:
- May not offer the same natural aging process as an unfinished barrel but still produces great results in terms of flavor and spirit quality.
In summary, if you're more concerned with how the barrel looks on your bar or table, the finished oak barrels will be a better fit. However, if you're looking for the ultimate natural aging experience, the unfinished oak is the way to go, with the understanding that it will develop a more rustic appearance over time.