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2L Jamaican Dark Rum Barrel Aging Kit

2L Jamaican Dark Rum Barrel Aging Kit

Turn your favourite spirit into a smooth, rich Jamaican-style dark rum with the 2L Jamaican Dark Rum Barrel Aging Kit.

This complete kit combines a 2-litre charred American white oak aging barrel with Jamaican Dark Rum Essence and the accessories you need to start aging at home. The small barrel provides greater wood-to-spirit contact, allowing you to develop oak, vanilla, caramel and spice characteristics in weeks rather than years.

What's Included

  • 2L American White Oak Aging Barrel
  • 2 Jamaican Rum Essence
  • Wooden Barrel Stand
  • Jamaican Dark Rum Essence
  • Wooden Spigot
  • Wooden Bung
  • Funnel
  • Barrel Wax
  • Maintenance Tablets

How It Works

First, cure your barrel according to the included instructions. Once cured, add your spirit and Jamaican Dark Rum Essence and allow the charred American white oak to do the rest.

For a 2L barrel, we recommend approximately 4–6 weeks for the first batch, tasting periodically until you reach your preferred flavour profile.

Once it hits your sweet spot, bottle it, refill your barrel and start experimenting with your next batch.

Small Barrel. Big Flavour.

The higher wood-to-spirit ratio of a 2L barrel accelerates flavour extraction from the oak, developing notes of vanilla, caramelized sugars, toasted oak, spice and tannins much faster than a traditional full-size barrel.

Perfect for rum lovers, home bartenders, cocktail enthusiasts and anyone who wants to experience barrel aging at home.

Everything you need to cure it, fill it, age it and maintain it — all in one kit.

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2 Litre Jamaican Dark Rum Barrel Aging Kit – Create Your Own Barrel-Aged Rum

Create your own smooth, flavorful Jamaican-style dark rum at home with the 2 Litre Jamaican Dark Rum Barrel Aging Kit.

Our Jamaican Dark Rum Essence is an easy way to add rich rum character to your favourite spirit. Mix it with a neutral spirit such as vodka or moonshine, enhance an existing rum, or experiment with your own custom blend before allowing the American white oak barrel to develop additional depth and complexity.

The essence is made from concentrated flavorings and contains no alcohol.

The included 2-litre American white oak barrel features a charred interior that interacts directly with your spirit as it ages. The oak can develop notes of vanilla, caramelized sugars, toasted wood, spice and tannins while creating a flavor profile that's uniquely yours.

For a new 2L barrel, we recommend approximately 4–6 weeks for the first batch, tasting periodically and bottling once you've reached your preferred flavor profile.

Your 2 Litre Jamaican Dark Rum Barrel Aging Kit Includes:

  • 2L American White Oak Aging Barrel with charred interior
  • Jamaican Dark Rum Essence
  • Wooden barrel stand
  • Wooden bung
  • Wooden spigot
  • Maintenance tablets
  • Plastic funnel
  • Barrel wax
  • Access to our User Guide & Aging Guides
  • Barrel Prep & Cure Instructions

Barrel Specifications

Capacity: 2 Litres

Dimensions: 7.0" L × 5.25" D (17.8 × 13.3 cm)

Barrel Face Diameter: 88 mm (3.46")

Recommended Engraving Area: 65–70 mm (2.6"–2.75")

Empty Barrel Weight: Approximately 2–3 lbs (0.9–1.4 kg)

Height on Stand: Approximately 5.0"–5.5" (12.7–14.0 cm)

Wood: American White Oak

Interior: Medium to Heavy Char

Hoops: Steel

Whether you're creating rum from a neutral spirit, adding another layer of oak character to an existing rum, or developing your own signature blend, this kit gives you everything you need to start experimenting with real barrel aging at home.

Create it. Age it. Taste it. Make it yours.

Additional information

Barrel Capacity: 2 Litres Overall Barrel 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 Barrel Weight: Approximately 2–3 lbs (0.9–1.4 kg) Height on Stand: Approximately 5.0"–5.5" (12.7–14.0 cm) Wood: American White Oak Interior: Medium to Heavy Char Hoops: Steel Recommended First Batch Aging: Approximately 4–6 weeks Spigot: Wooden spigot included; metal spigot upgrade available Kit Includes: 2L American White Oak Aging Barrel, wooden stand, 2 Jamaican Dark Rum Essence, wooden bung, wooden spigot, funnel, barrel wax and maintenance tablets. Reusable: Yes – designed for multiple batches with proper care.

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