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1 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Wood Spigot

1 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Wood Spigot

$109.00 CAD
$109.00 CAD
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Step up to a more aggressive small-barrel aging profile with the 1 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Wood Spigot. Built from American white oak with thicker staves, blackened hoops and upgraded rivets, the Gator line is designed for enthusiasts who want a premium barrel with a bold presentation and strong oak contact.

The compact 1L format is ideal for whiskey, bourbon, rum, tequila and barrel-aged cocktails when you want to experiment with smaller batches and monitor flavor development closely. The medium-to-heavy char can contribute toasted oak, vanilla, caramelized sugar, smoke, spice and tannin as the spirit develops.

Why Choose the 1L Gator Barrel?

  • Premium thicker American oak staves
  • Blackened steel hoops and upgraded rivets
  • Wooden spigot configuration
  • Ideal for small-batch whiskey and cocktail aging
  • Fast feedback for experimentation and tasting

Recommended Aging

For a first batch, begin tasting around the 3-week mark. A typical 1L aging window is approximately 3–5 weeks, depending on the spirit and your preferred oak intensity.

Barrel Specifications

  • Capacity: 1 Litre
  • Overall dimensions: 6.0" L × 4.5" D (15.2 × 11.4 cm)
  • Barrel face diameter: 78 mm (3.07")
  • Recommended engravable area: 55–60 mm (2.2"–2.4")
  • Empty weight: approx. 2.5–3 lb (1.1–1.4 kg)
  • Height on stand: approx. 4.5"–5.0" (11.4–12.7 cm)

Cure the barrel before your first fill, keep it full during aging and taste regularly. Bottle your spirit when it reaches the profile you want rather than aging strictly by the calendar.

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Description

Level up with our premium Gator barrels!

For a more sophisticated look and big, bold flavors.

With our Gator Barrel, you get more of everything!

With our Gator Barrel, you get more of everything: more smoke, more oak (thicker staves), blackened hoops, upgraded rivets, and for an added touch of class, gold nails on the stand.

But it’s what’s on the inside that counts. While each Urban Barrel has a Level 3 char, our Gator Barrel has a Level 4 char – that’s a full 55 seconds of fire to extract maximum smoky vanilla flavors from the wood.

Alligator Char

It’s what’s known as “alligator char.” It creates a rough texture that looks like alligator skin, but those cracks are extra entry points for your spirit to interact with the wood. And a deep roast is what you’re looking for if you want to give your spirit a big colour and flavour boost.

Each Gator Barrel is crafted from 100% Quercus alba (American white oak) that has been seasoned for 12 months. These premium barrels feature a metal key to replace the standard wooden spigot to complete the look.

Care Instructions

Each barrel needs to be cured before use. Please review our curing instructions.

Additional information

Weight4lbs
Dimensions8 × 8 × 8 in

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