Barrel Dimensions
| Barrel Size | From end to end of Barrel | Width of Barrel Head | Diameter of Engraveable Face of Barrel Head |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Liter | 5" | 4.5" | 3.5" |
| 2 Liter | 7" | 5.5" | 4" |
| 3 Liter | 8.5" | 6" | 5" |
| 5 Liter | 9" | 7" | 5.5" |
| 10 Liter | 11.5" | 9" | 7" |
| 20 Liter | 15" | 11.5" | 9" |
all sizes are approximate since barrels are handmade and each will vary slightly.
Conversion Chart for Bootleg Barrels and Essences
| Barrel Size | Neutral Grain Alcohol | Bottles of Essence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Liter | 1 Liter | 1 |
| 2 Liter | 2 Liters | 2 |
| 3 Liter | 3 Liters | 3 |
| 5 Liter | 5 Liters | 5 |
| 10 Liter | 10 Liters | 10 |
| 20 Liter | 20 Liters | 20 |
Conversion Chart for Barrel Size to Different Volumes
| Barrel Size | 750 ml Bottles |
Volume 1 oz Shots |
Volume Gallons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Liter | 1 1/3 | 33.8 | 0.264 |
| 2 Liter | 2 2/3 | 67.6 | 0.528 |
| 3 Liter | 4 | 101.4 | 0.793 |
| 5 Liter | 6 2/3 | 169.1 | 1.321 |
| 10 Liter | 13 1/3 | 338.1 | 2.642 |
| 20 Liter | 26 2/3 | 676.3 | 5.283 |
This chart below shows the aging time comparison in different size barrels. It shows the ratio of square inches to liters of volume. The volume ratio is shown in a ratio to a standard 53 Gallon whiskey oak aging barrel. You can now determine the length of time you would need to age in your specific barrel size at home compared to the barrels at the distillery.
| Volume (Liters) | Surface Area (Sq. Inches) | Surface to Volume Ratio | Ratio to 53 Gallon Barrel | Days = 1yr | Weeks = 1yr | Months = 1yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Liter | 206 | 206 | 6.31 | 58 | 8.24 | 1.90 |
| 2 Liter | 297 | 148 | 4.54 | 80 | 11.45 | 2.64 |
| 3 Liter | 398 | 133 | 4.07 | 90 | 12.79 | 2.95 |
| 5 Liter | 569 | 114 | 3.49 | 105 | 14.92 | 3.44 |
| 10 Liter | 892 | 89 | 2.73 | 134 | 19.04 | 4.39 |
| 20 Liter | 1382 | 69 | 2.12 | 173 | 24.58 | 5.67 |
| 200 Liter or 53 Gallon | 6535 | 33 | 1.00 | 365 | 52.00 | 12.00 |