{"product_id":"5l-kentucky-bourbon-barrel-aging-kit","title":"5L Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Aging Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate and age your own bourbon-style spirit at home with the \u003cstrong\u003e5L Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Aging Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This complete kit pairs a charred American white oak aging barrel with \u003cstrong\u003efive bottles of Kentucky Bourbon Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e and the accessories needed to cure, fill, age and maintain your barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5L American white oak aging barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 bottles Kentucky Bourbon Essence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden barrel stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden spigot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden bung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCure the barrel before your first fill. Once cured, add your spirit and Kentucky Bourbon Essence, then allow the charred American white oak to develop the batch over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e5L barrel, a typical first-batch aging window is approximately 8–9 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Taste periodically and bottle when the spirit reaches your preferred balance of oak and bourbon character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmall Barrel. Big Flavour.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe increased wood-to-spirit contact of a 5L barrel helps develop notes associated with charred oak including vanilla, caramelized sugar, toasted oak, spice and tannin. It is ideal for bourbon enthusiasts, home bartenders and anyone who wants a hands-on barrel-aging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to cure it, fill it, age it and maintain it — all in one kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand-Crafted Oak Barrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731213013210,"sku":null,"price":250.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/1284\/4250\/files\/5l-kentucky-bourbon-barrel-aging-kit_06998b7c-18aa-44b7-a284-101166e7eb6e.png?v=1787118910","url":"https:\/\/urbanbarrelcompany.com\/products\/5l-kentucky-bourbon-barrel-aging-kit","provider":"Urban Barrel Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}