{"product_id":"5-litre-gator-oak-aging-barrel-metal-spigot","title":"5 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Metal Spigot – Premium Thick Staves","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5 Litre Gator Oak Aging Barrel with Metal Spigot\u003c\/strong\u003e is the larger-format premium option in our compact Gator lineup. Built from American white oak with thicker staves, blackened hoops and upgraded rivets, it delivers the distinctive Gator construction with additional capacity for larger home-aging batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the 5L barrel for whiskey, bourbon, rum, tequila, spirit finishing and barrel-aged cocktails. The charred American oak can develop toasted oak, vanilla, caramelized sugar, smoke, spice and tannin character while the larger capacity allows you to prepare more finished spirit per batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the 5L Gator Barrel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium thicker American oak staves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened steel hoops and upgraded rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal spigot configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger capacity for home whiskey and bourbon aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for spirits, finishing projects and cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a first batch, a typical 5L aging window is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–9 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Taste regularly and remove the spirit when the oak profile reaches your preferred balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBarrel Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.0\" L × 7.0\" D (25.4 × 17.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel face diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138 mm (5.43\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended engravable area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110–115 mm (4.3\"–4.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5–6 lb (2.3–2.7 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight on stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10.0\"–10.5\" (25.4–26.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCure the barrel before its first fill, keep it full while aging and protect it from direct heat and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand-Crafted Oak Barrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47556153802970,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/1284\/4250\/files\/Urban_Barrels_1L_Angled_1024px.jpg?v=1770057900","url":"https:\/\/urbanbarrelcompany.com\/products\/5-litre-gator-oak-aging-barrel-metal-spigot","provider":"Urban Barrel Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}