• Premium Gator oak aging barrel with stainless steel spigot
  • Handcrafted thick-stave Gator oak aging barrel
  • 3 litre Gator oak aging barrel on wooden stand
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3 Litre Gator Barrel

3 Litre Gator Barrel

$158.00 CAD
$158.00 CAD
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The 3 Litre Gator Barrel is built for enthusiasts who want a more substantial small-barrel aging experience. Its premium construction uses thicker American oak staves, blackened hoops, upgraded rivets and gold stand nails for a distinctive Gator presentation.

Use it to age or finish whiskey, bourbon, rum and tequila, or to create barrel-aged cocktails at home. The charred oak can contribute toasted oak, vanilla, caramelized sugar, smoke, spice and tannin as the batch develops.

Why Choose the 3L Gator Barrel?

  • Premium thicker American oak staves
  • Blackened hoops and upgraded rivets
  • 3-litre capacity for meaningful small batches
  • Suitable for whiskey, bourbon, rum, tequila and cocktails

Recommended Aging

For a first batch, a typical 3L aging window is approximately 6–7 weeks. Taste periodically and bottle when the spirit reaches your preferred balance of oak, sweetness, spice and char.

Barrel Specifications

  • Capacity: 3 Litres
  • Overall dimensions: 8.0" L × 6.0" D (20.3 × 15.2 cm)
  • Barrel face diameter: 117 mm (4.61")
  • Recommended engravable area: 90–95 mm (3.5"–3.75")
  • Empty weight: approx. 4–5 lb (1.8–2.3 kg)
  • Height on stand: approx. 6.0"–6.5" (15.2–16.5 cm)

Cure the barrel before its first fill, keep it full during aging and store it away from direct heat and sunlight.

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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 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
Dimensions8.5 × 6.25 × 6.25 in

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