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2 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Metal Spigot – Premium Thick Staves

2 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Metal Spigot – Premium Thick Staves

$138.00 CAD
$138.00 CAD
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The 2 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Metal Spigot combines a practical home-aging capacity with the premium construction of the Gator line. Built from thicker American white oak staves with blackened hoops, upgraded rivets and gold nail accents, it is designed for enthusiasts who want a more substantial barrel and an upgraded metal serving spigot.

Use it for whiskey, bourbon, rum, tequila or barrel-aged cocktails. The 2L format gives you enough volume for meaningful batches while maintaining strong oak contact for accelerated flavor development. Expect the charred oak to contribute toasted and smoky oak, vanilla, caramelized sugar, spice and tannin.

Premium Gator Features

  • Thicker American white oak staves
  • Upgraded metal spigot
  • Blackened hoops and visible rivets
  • Gold nail accents on the stand
  • Premium construction for home spirit aging

Recommended Aging

A typical first-batch aging window for a 2L barrel is approximately 4–6 weeks. Begin tasting during the aging cycle and bottle once the spirit reaches your preferred profile.

Barrel Specifications

  • Capacity: 2 Litres
  • Overall dimensions: 7.0" L × 5.25" D (17.8 × 13.3 cm)
  • Barrel face diameter: 88 mm (3.46")
  • Recommended engravable area: 65–70 mm (2.6"–2.75")
  • Empty weight: approx. 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg)
  • Height on stand: approx. 5.0"–5.5" (12.7–14.0 cm)

Before Your First Fill

Cure the barrel before use so the oak can swell and seal properly. Keep it full during aging, store it away from direct heat and sunlight, and taste regularly.

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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 (double-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 most of our barrels 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

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

Additional information

Weight6lbs
Dimensions10 × 10 × 10 in

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