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Pros & Cons
Pros
This is a very nice looking oak barrel, that adds additional great flavor to bourbon. The process of using the barrel is straightforward and it creates a great new flavor in the whiskey. Looking forward to aging gin next.
Cons
This barrel reeks of wood glue or some other form of adhesive. There is a knot on one of the staves that continues to leak dispite trying to “cure” the barrel with water for many weeks. The whisky tastes great, but this is ridiculous!
Customer service is completely non existent. Have tried emailing customer service as well as calling with no response. Total scam company.
Overall, the barrel's construction seems sturdy, but rough (literally) around the edges. I understand that these types of handcrafted items can include flaws and frankly, i'm not surprised about that. If i stand it up vertically it's ok. Worst part is... Read More
Highlights
Quality
Easy set up and is functioning perfectly with no leakage
Barrel is great quality and after prepping as instructed there are no leaks
I followed the instructions and mine only leaked or rather seeped for a couple hours and is now tight
Follow the easy instructions on sealing the barrel and it won’t
Price
For the money you won’t find anything better
So i got exactly what i paid for
Packaging/appearance
I got this as a gift for someone else but it came as advertised and that person is enjoying it
It was smaller than expected but it is very beautiful
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, filled, two, first and still. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 529 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 30 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is the only one that hasnt had 34problems34
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The instructions were emailed to me and even included some recipes
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is smaller than i expected but 2 liters isnt that much in retrospect
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My 14 year old son made homemade root beer and wanted a barrel for it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Now waiting to see if the bourbon matures as advertised
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But using this barrel mellowed it even further
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For the money you won’t find anything better
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Now i need to get one for myself
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