Age your own blend.

It depends on the spirit and the size. Smaller barrels work fastest because more of the spirit touches the oak, and many people start tasting after a few weeks. Taste weekly and pour it when it suits you.

Fill it with water and let the oak swell until it stops weeping, usually a day or two. Some seeping at the stave joints is normal at first. Care instructions and barrel wax come in the box.

Whisky, bourbon, rum, brandy, tequila, port, wine, beer and your own cocktail blends. Once it tastes right, pour it into a bottle and start a new batch.

No. Unlike imitation barrels, ours aren't lined with plastic, aluminium foil or bladders. It's real American white oak, flamed to a medium char.

Yes. Choose Engraved above, pick one of our designs and add the name and year, or send your own logo, crest or artwork. It's engraved into the oak, so it's permanent, and we confirm custom designs with you before engraving.

Work back from what you'll put in it. 1.5L is a desk piece that takes about two bottles. 3L takes about four and ages fastest. 5L is the home-bar size at about six bottles. 10L takes about thirteen. Prefer it standing on its end? 3L and 5L also come upright. Every size comes plain or engraved.

Plain barrels have a 60-day refund or exchange window, which leaves time for curing. Engraved barrels are made for you, so they can't be returned unless faulty: email support@boozebarrels.com.au with clear photos. Weeping during curing is normal, not a fault.