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product_id: 47047492
title: "Red Head Barrels - 5 L Premium Oak Barrels for Aging Whiskey, Wine, Rum, Scotch, and More, Ideal for Whiskey Barrel or Wine Barrel, American Charred Oak Barrel for Bourbon, Tequila & Brandy"
brand: "red head barrels"
price: "€ 319.18"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Red Head Barrels"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/47047492-red-head-barrels-5-l-premium-oak-barrels-for-aging
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region: Greece
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# Ages spirits to perfection in weeks 5L premium charred American white oak Complete set with stand, spigot & funnel Red Head Barrels - 5 L Premium Oak Barrels for Aging Whiskey, Wine, Rum, Scotch, and More, Ideal for Whiskey Barrel or Wine Barrel, American Charred Oak Barrel for Bourbon, Tequila & Brandy

**Brand:** red head barrels
**Price:** € 319.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥃 Elevate your home bar with the barrel that ages like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Red Head Barrels - 5 L Premium Oak Barrels for Aging Whiskey, Wine, Rum, Scotch, and More, Ideal for Whiskey Barrel or Wine Barrel, American Charred Oak Barrel for Bourbon, Tequila & Brandy by red head barrels
- **How much does it cost?** € 319.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/47047492-red-head-barrels-5-l-premium-oak-barrels-for-aging)

## Best For

- red head barrels enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted red head barrels brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Spirit Aging:** Perfect for whiskey, bourbon, rum, scotch, tequila, brandy, and even wine—customize your flavor profile batch after batch.
- • **All-Inclusive Aging Kit:** Includes everything you need—barrel, stand, spigot, bung, funnel, and a cocktail recipe booklet to elevate your mixology game.
- • **Bonus Cocktail Inspiration:** Unlock 16 exclusive barrel-aged cocktail recipes with a vibrant 12-page booklet, ensuring your creations always impress.
- • **Fast-Track Flavor Maturation:** Transform your spirits in just weeks, bringing professional distillery results right to your home bar.
- • **Distillery-Grade Craftsmanship:** Experience authentic aging with premium charred American white oak barrels designed for smooth, rich flavor development.

## Overview

The Red Head Barrels 5L Premium Oak Barrel is crafted from new charred American white oak, designed to age whiskey, wine, rum, scotch, and more with distillery-grade quality. This complete aging kit includes a wooden barrel, stand, spigot, bung, funnel, and a cocktail recipe booklet, enabling fast maturation of spirits in just weeks. Ideal for millennials seeking to craft unique, personalized flavors at home, it combines traditional craftsmanship with modern convenience.

## Description

desertcart.com : Red Head Barrels - 5 L Premium Oak Barrels for Aging Whiskey, Wine, Rum, Scotch, and More, Ideal for Whiskey Barrel or Wine Barrel, American Charred Oak Barrel for Bourbon, Tequila & Brandy : Home & Kitchen

Review: Cooperage is challenging - Cooperage is challenging, no mater how skilled the cooper the barrels can still have leaks due to imperfections in the wood. So, I followed all of the preparation instructions for the barrel (soaking, rinsing, etc.). Unfortunately, my first barrel developed leaks shortly after filling with product. I followed the instructions for resolving minor leaks, by warming and waxing the barrel, but the leak persisted. At this point I contacted the manufacturer Red Head Barrels and explained the problem and sent a few pictures of the barrel. They immediately initiated a warranty claim and shipped a new barrel. In less that one week, I am preparing my replacement barrel for ageing.
Review: Great Barrel - Great barrels! Use for barrel aged cocktails

## Features

- Premium Oak Aging at Home - Elevate your spirits with our oak barrels for aging whiskey, expertly crafted from new premium charred American white oak. There are no engravings on the wood barrel, just pure excellence for aging whiskey, bourbon, scotch, rum, and more in the comfort of your home.
- Rapid Distillery-Grade Longevity - Experience the longevity of aged and charred distillery-grade barrels designed for extended use. This oak barrel enhances the smooth flavor of your favorite spirits within weeks, bringing the distillery experience to your home.
- Comprehensive Set, Smooth Aging - The complete set includes a wooden barrel, stand, spigot, bung, paper funnel, and instructions. The versatile wooden oak wine maker barrel holds slightly more than 750ml, providing all you need for a successful aging process.
- Versatile Aging, Unique Flavors - Our oak whiskey barrels are ideal for multiple batches of uniquely aged drinks. Whether maintaining a consistent spirit or experimenting with new flavors, this mini whiskey barrel allows you to craft a personalized flavor profile.
- Cocktail Recipes Booklet Bonus - Included with your aging barrel set is a 12-page color booklet filled with tips, ideas, and 16 delicious recipes. This booklet adds more inspiration to your barrel-aged spirit’s journey, from whiskey and bourbon to scotch, tequila, rum, and gin cocktails.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #75,938 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #13 in Whiskey & Scotch |
| Brand | Red Head Barrels |
| Capacity | 5 Liters |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 156 Reviews |
| Manufacturer | Red Head Barrels |
| Material | New White American Oak, Steel Hoops |
| UPC | 710822743411 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Red Head Barrels
- **Capacity:** 5 Liters
- **Color:** Brown
- **Material:** New White American Oak, Steel Hoops
- **UPC:** 710822743411

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the barrel varnished?**
A: Varnishing is good for barrels you want as decoration. But you do not want for barrels you are trying to age. It does not allow the barrel to breath properly and can leach varnish into your liqour.

**Q: Is there any varnish on the barrel? Also is it a medium char**
A: Yes. Medium char with varnish.

**Q: We have had the water in the barrel for a week and it is still leaking. Do you have any suggestions?**
A: A major problem with the recommended sealing process is that it removes much of the sugars and other flavor from the barrel.  Whiskey barrels should flavor and color whiskey.  No distiller that I know of would ever soak a new whiskey barrel in hot water, leave it for a day, drain and repeat.

**Q: My spigot leaks. how do i get rhb to send me another one?**
A: Talk to Amazon they refunded mine

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cooperage is challenging
*by T***Z on March 14, 2025*

Cooperage is challenging, no mater how skilled the cooper the barrels can still have leaks due to imperfections in the wood. So, I followed all of the preparation instructions for the barrel (soaking, rinsing, etc.). Unfortunately, my first barrel developed leaks shortly after filling with product. I followed the instructions for resolving minor leaks, by warming and waxing the barrel, but the leak persisted. At this point I contacted the manufacturer Red Head Barrels and explained the problem and sent a few pictures of the barrel. They immediately initiated a warranty claim and shipped a new barrel. In less that one week, I am preparing my replacement barrel for ageing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Barrel
*by K***M on December 19, 2025*

Great barrels! Use for barrel aged cocktails

### ⭐ If I could give zero stars, I would
*by V***Y on August 18, 2020*

We purchased barrels twice from Red Head through Amazon. Neither barrel cured properly and continued to leak for weeks. I went through four containers of barrel wax (2 for each barrel, and which I had to BUY from Red Head) to no avail. The first barrel made such a mess, we finally gave up on it entirely and unfortunately didn't bother to complain or request a refund. Foolishly, we decided to give the product another chance and bought another. I followed all the instructions on curing and waxing to the letter, but the second barrel still leaked. In fact the second barrel was a bigger problem than the first, as it had a leaking crack through the length of the spigot, which was a whole other issue and had nothing to do with curing the barrel. After the bad experience with the second barrel, I called Red Head directly. I talked to Tina there, who clearly had little interest in the problem. Tina said to email her about the issue and attach pictures of the current barrel, which I promptly did. During our discussion, Tina said I didn't let it cure enough, and that it might a take "several weeks" to cure properly. I had let it cure about 7 days, and at that point, it didn't appear any water was leaking. Once I filled it with $300+ of bourbon and vermouth, the leaking restarted. Red Head's own website says about curing: "This may take as little as one minute or as long as a week." Clearly there's a disconnect between what the site says and what Tina claims. If she was in fact correct, why don't their instructions or their website provide accurate information? And if it does take a month or two to cure, why can't they tell people that in their product description - who buys a barrel and doesn't plan to use it for months? Secondly, considering both of our barrels leaked, why isn't barrel wax provided as a matter of course with each order, and why should we have to pay for it, if it's apparently a given you'll need it? Why should a customer have to request it separately and wait even longer to use the barrel (assuming the wax even ends up being effective)? Tina's other brilliant insight into why the leaking restarted was some garbled explanation about the difference in viscosity of water and the liquor. I have zero confidence in her knowledge of fluid dynamics, and if by chance I'm wrong about that, she should learn to explain the issue properly to a customer. And just like the curing time and the wax issues, if this really is a legitimate explanation of new or continued leaking, why the hell are the instructions and website absolutely silent on the possibility that this can be an issue? As for the leaks themselves, they occurred along the barrel rings and also along the stave seams. As already mentioned, the spigot had a crack in it and did not close properly. These were not fixable conditions and I requested a full refund or a replacement barrel from Red Head. Tina said, she'd have someone review my complaint and the pictures I sent, but no one ever replied. I followed up with another email, and again got no reply. During out last conversation, Tina said I should just buy a pre-cured barrel if I was having these problems. Tina's offered solution that maybe I should just buy a pre-cured infused barrel is infuriating and insulting. I wasn't going to argue with her, but how about making my first purchases right before you try and sell me something else? Or maybe she thinks I'm not competent enough to follow the curing instructions, to which I would merely say: maybe I am, maybe I'm not, but it sure would help if any instructions in print or online from their company were complete and accurate to begin with. If you haven't barrel aged before, please understand barrel aging liquor like this is an expensive process. Yes, the barrels were $100 each, but as they're 5 liter barrels, the liquor it takes to fill them can run an additional $300-$400. Having the barrel fail, as these did, jeopardizes a minimum $500 total investment. Ultimately, I contacted Amazon, and obtained a full refund for the second barrel. It is great to know Amazon stands behind their customers even when an individual seller ignores complaints.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*