Kentucky Whiskey Barrel – Authentic Retired Bourbon Barrel
I can’t wait to plan another trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. I absolutely loved touring the different bourbon and whiskey distilleries. The rustic look of all the barrels got me thinking about acquiring one for a DIY project. Looks like I can purchase a retired and authentic Kentucky whiskey and bourbon Barrel from the Midwest Barrel Company.
The cost to buy an authentic whiskey or bourbon barrel online can range from $99 up to $250. This depends on the wood used and specific type of spirit that aged in the barrel. Factoring in shipping is important as these empty barrels can weigh between 100 and 120 lbs and cost $100+ to ship a single barrel in the US.
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Give your home a rustic feel by transforming this Kentucky whiskey barrel into a stunning piece of bourbon furniture!
The barrel aging process helps define the taste and color of spirits. During the maturation, alcohol like Bourbon and Whiskey lose their harsher alcoholic flavors and instead receive notes and flavors from the wood of the barrel. Because each wooden barrel is unique, it means that your chosen drink will always have some interesting surprises for your palate.
You can only use barrels once for aging bourbon or whiskey to ensure they receive optimum flavor. For this reason a Kentucky whiskey or bourbon barrel has become a sought after commodity for DIY projects. People use their creativity to turn this essential distillery tool into a new and functional display piece instead of seeing its history destroyed. The Midwest Barrel Company allows you to purchase an individual, authentic and retired bourbon and whiskey barrel.
The Midwest Barrel Company purchases these barrels from various distilleries. They are the standard 53 gallon size and can weigh upwards of 120 pounds. Because their inventory changes quickly, you can’t request a specific distillery. This also means the barrel you receive will not look exactly the same as the barrels in the pictures. Please remember, these are used barrels, and their outward appearance will not be perfect. You will see dents, scratches, and even minor cracks on the exterior surface.
At the end of the day, a pristine and perfect Kentucky whiskey and bourbon barrel isn’t what you want anyway. The charm of a rustic design is the warm, natural, and rough feel. Whatever project you have in mind, you won’t be disappointed with this empty whiskey barrel. Transform this Midwest Barrel Company bourbon barrel into a piece of wall art, table, stool, or storage space.
Additional Notes
- Barrels are for crafting and decoration only
- Not for use aging spirits or wines
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- Measures 35″ tall and 26″ around the center of the barrel
- Barrels are made of American White Oak which is waterproof
- You may detect a faint odor of bourbon or whiskey emanating from the empty barrel
