2 Liter Oak Barrel For Sale
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Our 2-liter (½ gallon) oak aging barrel is one of the most popular sizes, especially for gift-giving. It’s perfect for holding a 1.75-liter bottle of liquor and makes a great addition to any home bar.
The real magic happens with the rapid aging effect of these small oak barrels, transforming your spirits in a matter of weeks. Normally, it takes distilleries years to achieve the depth of flavor and rich color that these barrels bring in just a short time. You can even personalize or engrave your barrel to showcase exactly what’s aging inside. Each ½ gallon oak aging barrel includes a bung, spigot, stand, paper funnel, and instruction card to get you started.
$63.95
Description
Sized at 7 inches by 6 inches, our ½ gallon oak aging barrel is our top seller. It’s compact enough to sit comfortably on a kitchen counter while still providing enough volume to age larger batches of your favorite spirits. No matter you’re aging whiskey, tequila, gin, or wine, our ½ gallon barrels offer unmatched versatility.
Made from 100% American White Oak, these barrels are crafted by a multi-generational team of master coopers for durability and quality. The barrels are constructed without nails or glue to preserve the integrity of the aging process. It keeps the taste pure and untainted by outside materials.
What sets these barrels apart is the medium char. It adds a rich, caramel flavor to any liquor you choose to age. The charred interior helps smooth out harsher flavors, while the oak imparts natural sweetness and complexity. Our customers frequently use these barrels to age multiple batches of liquor at once.
They enjoy the same rich vanilla and caramel undertones found in premium and reserve spirits. In a matter of weeks, you can improve an average bottle of whiskey or rum into something that rivals the most expensive bottles on the shelf.
Why Choose A 2-Liter (½ Gallon) Oak Barrel for Your Home Bar?
The rapid aging process is what truly makes our ½ gallon oak aging barrel unique. With a smaller barrel, the liquor has more contact with the wood and speeds up the infusion of flavors. Instead of waiting years, you can achieve impressive results in just a few weeks.
The higher surface area allows the wood to impart its distinct flavor faster. It gives even bargain liquors the complex taste of premium spirits. You’ll notice the color darken, the texture smoothen, and the flavors deepen—just as they would in much larger barrels used by distilleries.
Customers love gifting our ½ gallon barrels. They love it not just because of its practical use, but because of its aesthetic appeal. The finely crafted wood with its engraved or classic wooden face looks great in any setting. Whether displayed in a mancave, a home bar, or even on a kitchen counter, these barrels combine form and function. They can be a conversation piece as well as a practical tool for any spirits enthusiast.
Red Head Barrels prides itself on delivering an experience. Our ½ gallon oak aging barrels are handcrafted with precision and care by a team of expert coopers. Using American White Oak and traditional methods, we make sure that each barrel enhances the flavor of your spirits in a fraction of the time it takes larger barrels.
Whether you’re a seasoned spirits enthusiast or new to barrel aging, our wooden barrels will give you the quality and results you’re looking for. With every purchase, you’re investing in the rich tradition of American coopering and the art of aging spirits.
Contact us to learn more.
Additional information
| Weight | 4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 6 × 7 in |
52 reviews for 2 Liter Oak Barrel For Sale
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Brad Alford (verified owner) –
Great price and I love the engraving for my bar. The quality is excellent and I had 0 leaks. I love aging my own spirits and I will definitely be purchasing another barrel in the future.
lifeguardreyes –
I really enjoy my 2 liter barrel. The size is a perfect starter size for me. The 1st whiskey I aged is pretty good. The process definitely improved the flavor. I cant wait to see where this goes from here.
Todd Tarter –
These Red Head Oak Barrels are awesome! This is my second barrel. I was getting frustrated trying to find some of the 12 year aged Jack Daniels, so I decided to make my own. It turned out excellent. I actually like it better than the 12 year aged Jack from the distillery. I’m impressed with how much flavor is imparted in the whiskey in such a short time. I never pour a drink straight from the bottle anymore, everything goes in the barrel first.
Teresa (verified owner) –
I purchased this 2Liter oak barrel for my fiancé and he absolutely loved it! The quality of this product is fantastic and we love the fact that this is a veteran owned business. I also added the engraving to the front to make the gift more personalized and it was the perfect touch. Highly recommend and will be purchasing more in the future! Such great gifts for anyone.
Matt Fimbres (verified owner) –
Amazing barrel. I was gifted a barrel with laser engraving. The engraving was incredibly clean and detailed. Customer service was something any company should imulate. You can tell they take pride in each barrel. The craftsmanship is amazing. So much after my first barrel was gifted, I came back and ordered a second one within a few days! Overall, it’s a great product and an even greater company!
Nick Nehring (verified owner) –
Out standing product. It was very easy instructions to getting it ready for use. My barrel did not leak one drop. I let mine set for three days with good quality water (which I’m using to make oak flavored ice cubes 😉) I am very pleased with my purchase, thanks again Red Head
grassmasher60 (verified owner) –
I recently purchased the 2 Liter Oak Barrel from Red Head Barrels and I am thoroughly pleased with the quality and performance of the product. I had tried barrels from other sources that did not meet my expectations in the least. This barrel is outstanding in quality, no leaks, plus the service and follow up post purchase have been extremely entertaining and outstanding. I highly recommend this product to anyone interested in aging some bourbon.
Joe (verified owner) –
We purchased a 2 liter barrel for cocktail finishing and are very impressed with the quality of the red head barrel vs our previous barrel. Ordering and shipping of the barrel was very prompt; we’ll definitely order a red head barrel when it’s time to retire this one.
Joe Arena (verified owner) –
So easy. The barrel sealed up in about 2 hours in water. No leaks, much easier than barrel I bought from another seller. Love it.
JP (verified owner) –
I’ve gotten Custom Oak Barrel’s for my last two wedding gifts and my friends absolutey loved it ! They also ship super fast. I will continue to order my wedding gifts from here !
Mark F. (verified owner) –
I’ve been aging, blending and finishing bourbon for the last 5 years. I had been searching to start doing some finished Woodford double Oaked and batch proof blends to commemorate my first grandsons birth. I will be doing a toasted Tokaji Makers private barrel selection (which I was part of) next For my significant bday.
I found Redhead through google, the barrel is great (unvarnished so it can breathe) and the customer service was exceptional. Highly recommend!
Doug Allen (verified owner) –
Yep it works!
Did a $20 1.75 liter of bourbon for three weeks as the first trial and what a difference. The color is much more amber and the flavor is very smooth.
Going to fill it back up and do another one immediately.
Lowell Patrick (verified owner) –
Bought 3 barrels and filled one with bourbon, one with tawny port and one with scotch. All 3 have tasted great after one month in the barrel.
Great quality and super fast shipping.
stevenmiller9890 (verified owner) –
I ordered the 2 liter barrel for a Christmas gift with an engraving, the barrel looks amazing! The instructions seem very easy for seasoning and getting the barrel ready. Shipping was super fast and we can’t wait to make our first batch of old fashioned in it!
Bradley Gomez (verified owner) –
The barrel arrived extremely quickly and was well packaged. I followed the instructions included and via YouTube and the barrel performed perfectly so far through two uses. Highly recommended and excellent customer service.
Michael Fadal (verified owner) –
This is a great barrel and perfect size. I got one for Christmas and liked so much I ordered and gave one for Christmas, custom engraved! Filled with Weller Special Reserve and in a few months will have me some Weller12. I get lots of compliments and questions on my barrel and it looks great on my bar!!
michaelbrooks (verified owner) –
Well made barrel. I have purchased several 2L barrels and have never had a problem. Excellent for making an aged bourbon cocktail.
Taylor Heeres (verified owner) –
This barrel is so cool! The buying process was easy and shipping was quick. The 2L barrel I received has high quality craftmanship, perfect size and no leaks after curing it. The curing instructions that came with it were straight forward and it even doubles as a cool decoration. I would highly recommend this barrel to anyone.
Greg Anderson –
Used this for a wedding reception cocktail and its awesome!
johnny_b –
My wife surprised me with this for my birthday! Barrel is really great quality and arrived in perfect condition. The instructions were really easy to follow and all the instructional videos were a huge help. I started aging my first cocktail (a Negroni) and am looking forward to trying it in a week or two!
Luke (verified owner) –
The curing process was easy and the first batch of aged spirit we put through it (gin) came out very nicely. No real leaks. The barrel looks and smells great. We have a cocktail aging in it now and look forward to trying it when it’s ready. Great product. Would recommend it and we plan on buying another one.
Jennifer Devine (verified owner) –
My husband loved the 2L barrel. We watched the videos (very useful) and just got done successfully curing the barrel. We now have our first batch of spirits inside. I could really see this turning into a fun hobby we can do together. Totally recommend!
danielducharme1979 (verified owner) –
I recently received my 2 liter barrel. The communication was great with the emailed messages and information about my barrel arriving. My barrel was in great shape when it arrived. It cured very well. I just had a little pinhole spot where there was a little drop leaking occasionally. It sealed great with a dab of barrel wax, and no issues since.
My wife and I love barrel aged Manhattan’s at our favorite restaurant, my goal is to reproduce them at home.
I mixed the Manhattan ingredients and added them to the barrel and waited 2 weeks to test it. The results are great so far. It was just a little sweet so I added a little more bourbon and waited another week to taste test it.
The results are fantastic!
I’m bottling it up and have batch 2 ready to go. Our 2 liter barrel will be used solely for our Manhattan’s, but I can’t wait to get another barrel to make some Scotch aged in a Sherry barrel.
We love our RedHead barrel and can’t say enough good things about them. The whole operation with the information and recipes are great. We can’t wait to share our drinks with friends over the holidays.
Great Work RedHead!!!
pgareau –
The Barrel is very nice and the instructions on youtube are very helpful. I recommend watching them before using your barrel as they are very informative and help prevent issues. My barrel did have an issue sealing and when I contacted customer service they sent barrel wax right away. worked perfectly and there are no more issues. Highly recommend
Michael Schubert (verified owner) –
Awesome barrel! They included a shot glass with it and mine broke in shipping, so they had to resend the barrel accessories…which they did extremely quickly. In fact, when I emailed them to ask for a new set and explain the situation, I think they replied in less than 15 minutes. Super cool. And my first batch of black tea and orange infused old fashioneds has been aging for about a month and tastes sublime. Thank you! Will definitely be purchasing another one.
Stuart R Smith (verified owner) –
Steve
I had a problem with my first barrel. The good news is that your customer service is fantastic. It confirmed my judgement. When shopping for a product, I researched several and came to the conclusion that RedHead was the product to choose. Jennifer helped me and I am more than happy with the result.
For my first application I went to the local liquor store and bought the lowest price bourbon they offered. After six weeks in the barrel it is very smooth, far better than the original product.
Thank you for your excellent product, service and support.
Stuart Smith
bobp01975 (verified owner) –
Very nice works great the 2 liter barrel I received is everything
misslyss19 (verified owner) –
I purchased this barrel as a gift for my godfather. I had it engraved with a personalized message and it turned out awesome! Very fast shipping, excellent customer service, and my godfather absolutely loved it! AmaZing quality and a fun and unique gift. My uncle has made a few cocktails with it so far and has loved how they’ve turned out.
tsulka55 (verified owner) –
Let’s get right down to “Why” you read reviews. The 2 Liter barrel, I received is everything- I hoped and expected, a GREAT GIFT or personal buy. The scotch, I have and continue to aged inside is smoothed and has a pure finish. As you progress in your aging endeavors, you will find a perfect time-line for ‘How long,’ ‘What kind of Scotch’ (I use a big box store brand from Aberdeen, Scotland) Around $20 for 1.75L,
It will take some time to seal and soak barrel, so be patient because after this is done correctly you just have to fill and wait …so enjoy a dram or two and settle into a rewarding moment.
If I may offer a few points:
1-Use a inexpensive Scotch or Irish. One that you would buy for everyday or general sipping. If you want a Top Shelf buy an expensive one and slowly enjoy. Use these barrel and you will not be disappointed.
2- Be Patient, I don’t mean wait forever just 3-4 week makes a great whiskey.
3- Always have some whiskey in the barrel aging “DO NOT LET IS JUST SIT EMPTY. This is cheaper than a boat and you’ll find it is easier to use.
Sláinte.
dino155p (verified owner) –
I purchased a 2 LT personalized barrel, delivery was very fast and I received a call confirming everything down to the personalization. I followed the instructions but after a week or two when I rotated the barrel it began to leak. I purchased some barrel wax applied it and the problem was fixed. All in all this is awesome product and would recommend to anyone.
Kristi (verified owner) –
5 stars for customer service and 5 stars for quality! They kept me updated with each step of the making progress with hilarious and personalized emails. The whole process only took about 1 week from order to delivery. Quick and organized!
lloyddt (verified owner) –
Has worked great so far. Leaked pretty good at first, but everything swelled up just like it should and our first batch is in with no problems. Would recommend.
walterjakubowski –
I bought this for myself. I love the size of the barrel, and how well it’s built. I also love Tennessee Whisky Enhancer. It was exactly as if I was drinking a store bought Jack Daniels. Now I am aging a Scotch Malt enhancer.
Gregory Ralph (verified owner) –
I love this little barrel! I put some unaged brandies and a couple different cognacs in and left them for about 2 months. The blend turned out fantastic with a wood flavor that’s like nothing I have tried before.
Marcus (verified owner) –
Very good quality! Will be ordering again. Time was taken on barrels during construction and shipping as well! Plus get a cool shot glass
Cody (verified owner) –
One of my favorite breweries made a Rye Whiskey barrel aged Belgian Tripel that was one of the best beers I’ve tasted. Unfortunately, they closed their doors and I haven’t found anything comparable to it. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and purchased a 2 liter barrel. I just poured my first batch of rye into bottles last night after a 5 week rest and it turned out fantastic. Incredibly smooth and very oaky. It’ll be hard to drink the normal stuff now.
The barrel itself is expertly constructed and never once leaked during the curing or aging process. It also looks really cool sitting on the counter.
Bryan –
I have a 2L oak barrel, my first one. Was one of the best gifts I received in a long time. It was easy to cure…leaked when I first added water but sealed up in a couple days. Just created my first batch of Manhattans and it came out awesome and the barrel looks great on my bar. The smaller barrel is great and I will use it to make smaller batches of different recipes. But I will be ordering a larger barrel, a 3 or 5 liter, to keep Manhattans or Old Fashioneds ready. Overall very happy.
pjones (verified owner) –
I ordered the 2 liter barrel on late Monday evening, received it Thursday afternoon. Great packaging, supurb craftsmanship!!! I went to cure the barrel and Voila! just a seep at the head that sealed within the hour. I will be ordering more barrrels for a constant rotation.
cjw2also –
bought the 2L barrel to try my hand at some Bourbon aging. It is a great size to try multiple flavors in less time. Really liked the personalized engraving. They even contacted me about my engraving to insure it was accurate and to my liking. Looking forward to trying lots of different recipes.
Michael (verified owner) –
I have a 10L barrel, which is great for the long haul and the serious commitment. Just picked up a 2L for a bit more versatility. Both are great barrels: the craftsmanship is so high that you are basically acquiring a work of American folk art. And you certainly will be happy with the results. On top of that, you could not ask for more helpful, courteous, and responsive customer service. These people want you to have a great experience with their product. This is the kind of company that makes you want to keep doing business with them. I know I will be.
sangen (verified owner) –
We purchased two 2L barrels and started aging a barrel for Manhattans and one for Negronis. The barrels are a perfect size for a long term hobby and the company support and readily accessible information have been terrific and fun. We were referred to this company by a friend who has used them with great results. We are expecting no less with our aging process. I’ve already convinced my brother to buy a barrel and he hasn’t even tasted the final product yet.
Kiki –
Received the 2L Oak Barrel for Christmas. Great instructions and easy to prep.
Made a wonderful batch of Manhattans.
Website very helpful. Great craftsmanship.
Getting ready to order one for a gift.
Thanks
Carol
paulamrtn3 (verified owner) –
I bought this barrel for my husband for Christmas. I’ve never seen him so happy for a gift before! The barrel and personalized logo added to it were in fantastic condition and looked great. I would recommend to anyone interested!
trex12601 (verified owner) –
I bought this barrel in June, 2018 on a recommendation from a fellow bourbon drinker. It looks awesome on my bar and I get compliments whenever we have guests. More importantly the drinks taste great and the customer service experience is top notch! Steve and his team make the entire process easy. To date I have produced three, 2 liter batches. The first 2 batches were bourbon manhattans. I used top shelf bourbon, bitters, vermouth and aged them to perfection. Delicious! For the third batch I have been aging a local Upstate New York State Rye. I sampled it last night after about 4 weeks in the barrel. The oak and residual Manhattan flavorings smooth it out nicely. I look forward to drinking this batch with family and friends over Thanksgiving (if it lasts until then). I am getting ready to order a personalized barrel for my son in law for Christmas. He was visiting us in August and helped me finish the first batch. If you are reading this, trust me, you need to buy one or two! You will not be disappointed in the quality, service and tastes.
Happy Aging!
George
Rrhughes1995 (verified owner) –
Could not be happier with our barrel. The quality of the barrel and engraving is very nice. Surprised my husband with a personalized barrel and he loves it. Also in just a few weeks we can taste a difference in the rum we aged. Already looking to order another for us and a gift for a friend.
Jeff Vetter (verified owner) –
This is the first barrel I purchased from Red Head Barrels after receiving two as a Christmas gift two years ago. I found the purchase experience easy and hassle free. The barrel arrived quicker then I expected. I’m currently aging Tequila for about three months after which I plan to remove the Tequila and replace it with a batch of Long Island Ice Tea for two to three months using some of the removed Tequila. I have done this in the past and it tastes great! The problem is that the mixture usually doesn’t make it that long! I’m about ready for another one.
kymmie262003 (verified owner) –
My whole experience with Red Head Oak Barrels was superior. I bought a barrel for my husband birthday. I called in with questions and was given the Information I needed and help in ordering my barrel. My barrel arrived in excellent condition and the engraving was spot on. It took 24 hours to seal and he used it right away. We have been aging for about a month and the taste is already delicious and smooth. I told all of my family and friends about the company. Get you will not be disappointed.
Kimberly Brown
jsulliva (verified owner) –
First barrel purchase. Followed the curing instructions and everything worked out great. Don’t rush the curing process. Aging a Manhattan in it currently. Looking forward to enjoying the finished product.
Brittany Logue (verified owner) –
I purchased this barrel for my husband for Christmas and he loves it! He aged a whiskey first for a little over a week and it turned out great. We will likely purchase more barrels in the future. The barrel arrived incredibly quickly and the company has been very communicative.
Lisa (verified owner) –
Second barrel purchased. Completely satisfied. Great product and customer service. Thanks
Travis McLaren (verified owner) –
I gave this to an employee as a gift. The personalized laser engraving was really nicely done. He seasoned it as directed then aged some decent red wine for two weeks in it. It made that wine really good, though two weeks was the limit for that new barrel…any longer would have been too much oak. After the wine, he put an unarmed whiskey and is now on the second week with it.
Overall, a really good quality product and seems to be a great way to quickly improve wine or spirits.
Jeff B (verified owner) –
Bought this as a gift for my parents who operate a wine vineyard in Central California. Had it custom engraved. They loved it. My dad commented on how nice the barrel looked. As they cannot get a hold of grain alcohol in any of their liquor stores, they filled it up with vodka.
Great gift, great conversation piece and fits in very well with country style decor or on a bar. I would def. buy again. Steve was great to work with, responded fast during my design work and shipped out pronto.