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Whiskey and Rum Making Kit

Age scotch whiskey, spiced rum, or a full-bodied Kentucky bourbon to your taste with this handsome cask.

$75.00

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Handmade

Made in USA

What Makes It Uncommon

Bootleg Up!

You don't need to work in a distillery to age and season your favorite spirits like a pro. Fashioned in timeless style, this handsome barrel is more than just an eye-catching centerpiece: like its big siblings found in professional distilleries, it can actually age your spirits to peak flavor. Take mixology into your own hands and create your own signature Highland malt scotch whiskey, spiced rum, or full-bodied Kentucky bourbon.

To start, cure your barrel, then pour grain alcohol or neutral flavored vodka into the vessel along with one bottle of your choice of Swish Barrel Essence—included in the kit is spiced rum, Kentucky bourbon whiskey, and Highland malt whiskey. Give it a good shake to incorporate the ingredients, then sit tight. In just two weeks time, your one-of-a-kind blend will be aged to perfection and ready to serve straight from the tap. Handmade by coopers in Manassas, Virginia.

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Made from

oak wood, steel

Measurements

6.5" L x 4.5" diameter; 33.8 fl oz

Care

Before first use, make sure to cure the barrel for three to five days, as mentioned in the instructions. Clean with damp cloth; use included Swish Barrel Cleaning Kit periodically as instructed. When not aging liquor, use sterilization tablets as instructed. Take care when using cleaning tablets?use only as directed; harmful if swallowed.

Notes

Each essence will flavor one liter. As this kit comes with three essences, three total liters can be made.

Kit includes:
- 1L American white oak barrel with stand, bung, and spigot
- 3 essences: Highland malt scotch whiskey, spiced rum, and Kentucky bourbon
- Paper funnel
- Barrel cleaning kit
- Complete Instructions for use

Refill includes:
- 3 essences: 1 Highland malt scotch whiskey, 1 spiced rum, and 1 Kentucky bourbon
- Cleaning kit (includes paper funnel and storing tablets)

Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients

Kit

Essential oils, aromas, propylene glycol, caramel coloring, may contain ethanol as flavor.

Item ID

23816

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People love this product for its unique and personalized approach to making whiskey, making it a fun and engaging gift for enthusiasts.

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    This was the perfect gift for Christmas. I bought one for a good frien

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    It was a surprise gift, it's fun to learn how to make drinks!

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    I bought this for my husband for his birthday. The ingredients had le

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So nice I bought it twice!

This was the perfect gift for Christmas. I bought one for a good friend and one for a relative. Both liked it very much. It has great instructions and makes for a nice project. I would happily buy this whiskey-making kit again!


Love this!

It was a surprise gift, it's fun to learn how to make drinks!


Excellent customer service

I bought this for my husband for his birthday. The ingredients had leaked in the bag it was shipped in. I immediately contacted customer service and they had a speedy response. Within a week I had a replacement with no hassles. Now my husband can enjoy his gift. I would recommend this company to anyone.


A fun gift!

This is a birthday gift for my 25 y.o. son. He loves rum, so this was perfect. He was very excited to start this project, and we were both happy that he can always purchase more supplies. Have not gotten to the finished product yet, but the process is fun. The keg was a bit smaller than I thought, but there are probably dimensions I didn't look at.


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I would purchase again

Great gift!


A touch of class in your glass

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Absolutely Perfect Gift!

It's a great size, design and we loved the way the looked. I would definitely purchase this again!


I would but this product again!

This product is really fun for people who like to make their own food and beverages at home. It was simple to set up, was very informational about the process, and was engaging with interesting facts about alcohol production as a whole.


I loved this as a gift!

This was small but efficient, and so cute! I love that this gift will be an exciting activity, and can't wait to taste its products!


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how much does the barrel actually hold?

Verified reply from Itamar

This holds 33.8 fl oz


Are the barrels charred or toasted

Verified reply from Leslie

All barrels are made with either a medium char or toast.


Has the seller/shipper fixed the leaking issue? I noticed numerous reviews mention the essence bottles were leaking upon arrival. I'd like to get this but only if packaging has changed to address this problem as I do not want to bother with getting disappointed and upset, spending time to figure out who to contact to address this issue and contact them, and then wait for a replacement with the risk it will be leaking as well. Thank you!

Verified reply from Kiki

Yes! The essence packaging has been completely changed to address the leakage issues we experienced earlier in the year. We have not had any issues since we changed packaging, which is reflected in the most recent review!


I would like to purchase only the bourbon essence and not the other two. Is that possible?

Verified reply from Alice

Unfortunately not. The refill contains all three essences, and it is sold as a single unit.


How many times can you use the barrel?

Verified reply from Alexis R

You can actually use the barrel many times, but only the first few will impart an oak flavor. Eventually the barrel becomes neutral with respect to the flavor imparted to the whiskey. While different people experience different results, we generally have heard that customers have enjoyed aging whiskey in the barrel two to three times, and have for subsequent uses enjoyed aging other products when not looking for as rich of an oak profile. When not aging liquor, use sterilization tablets as instructed. Take care when using cleaning tablets - Use Only As Directed - Harmful if swallowed. Clean with damp cloth; use included Swish Barrel Cleaning Kit periodically as instructed.


Is it possible to get replacement kits with just bourbon essence (or any of the other essences)?

Verified reply from Valerie

Sure! You can purchase the refill kit for $25 - it includes 6 Essences (2 Highland malt scotch whiskey, 2 spiced rum, and 2 Kentucky bourbon) and a cleaning kit.


Any recommendations on the type of "raw" whiskey to get, and where to buy it? Thanks

Verified reply from Valerie

This product works well with any grain alcohol or neutral flavored vodka. Ask a sales associate to recommend brands that are available at your local store.


Can these barrels be personalized like the other barrels you offer?

Verified reply from Marisa

Yes! But it's on a different page. You an order our Personalized Whiskey Barrel with the same Rum & Whiskey Making kit here: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/personalized-whiskey-barrel


How big is the kit and how heavy will the entire package weight? Thanks.

Verified reply from Marisa

This kit's dimensions are 10 x 10 x 10 and it weighs 7 lbs.


What exactly is included in the replacement kit?

Verified reply from Marisa

Thanks for your question. The replacement kit includes everything except the barrel: 3 Essences - Highland malt scotch whiskey, spiced rum, Kentucky bourbon Paper Funnel Barrel Cleaning Kit Thanks for shopping with UncommonGoods!



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