55 gallon plastic & steel drums • 50-55 gallon oak barrels • Rain barrels • Industrial & commercial use
55 gallon drums
53 gallon oak
3-7 days
Combine items
Unused condition
BarrelSales.com offers the most popular large barrel sizes from 31 to 55 gallons. The 55-gallon drum is the industry standard for industrial storage, chemical containment, water storage, and recycling. For distillers, the 53-gallon used bourbon barrel is the standard size for whiskey aging. Rain barrels, BBQ smokers, and decor items round out this versatile size category. Prices start at $95.
The 55-gallon drum is the most widely used industrial container in the world. Our 55-gallon plastic barrels ($110) are food-grade HDPE, UV-stabilized, and BPA-free — perfect for water storage, chemicals, and food ingredients. Our 55-gallon steel drums ($140) are heavy-duty carbon steel, available in open-head (removable lid) or closed-head (bung holes) configurations. Both are compatible with standard drum handling equipment (dollies, pumps, drum heaters). Applications include:
The 53-gallon barrel is the standard size for bourbon and whiskey aging in distilleries. We offer both new and used options:
Our 50-gallon ($95) and 55-gallon ($110) rain barrels come pre-fitted with brass spigot, overflow valve, mosquito screen, and downspout diverter. A single 55-gallon rain barrel can save up to 1,400 gallons of tap water annually. Ideal for:
The 59-gallon French oak barrel ($680) is the Bordeaux standard for premium wine aging. French oak has tighter grain and lower tannin extractables, producing finer, more elegant wine with subtle spice and vanilla. Sourced from French forests (Allier, Tronçais, Vosges). Used by commercial wineries and serious home vintners.
The 55-gallon stainless steel barrel ($400) is SS304 food-grade, sanitary, and corrosion-resistant. Ideal for breweries, wineries, distilleries, food processing, and dairy. Features include:
55-gallon drums ship via UPS/FedEx (single units) or LTL freight (pallet quantities). Oak barrels and stainless steel tanks ship via LTL freight. The $200 minimum order applies — a single 55-gallon plastic barrel ($110) is below the minimum, so combine multiple large barrels or add small barrels to reach $200. We ship to the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and worldwide. Call +1 346 636 0501 for freight quotes on pallet quantities.
For distillers using our 53-gallon barrels, expect aging times of 2-6 years for full maturity. New oak barrels extract flavor faster (2-4 years) while used bourbon barrels require longer aging (4-6 years). Barrel proof whiskey loses approximately 2-4% per year to evaporation (angel's share). Store barrels at 60-70°F with 60-70% humidity for optimal aging. Rotate barrels quarterly to maintain even flavor extraction.
BarrelSales.com sells large barrels from 31 to 55 gallons including 50, 53, 55, and 59 gallon sizes. Materials include plastic (food-grade), steel, oak (new and used bourbon), stainless steel, and rain barrels. Prices start at $95.
The 55-gallon drum is our most popular large barrel — used for industrial storage, water storage, recycling, and chemical containment. The 53-gallon used bourbon barrel is the distillery standard for whiskey aging.
The minimum order at BarrelSales.com is $200 product subtotal. Most large barrels (55 gallon plastic at $110) are below this individually, so you will need to combine multiple large barrels or add smaller products to reach the minimum. A single 53-gallon new oak barrel ($550) exceeds the minimum.
Yes. Our 55-gallon plastic barrels are food-grade FDA-approved HDPE and are safe for drinking water when used with water preserver tablets. Steel drums are not recommended for drinking water due to potential rust. Call +1 346 636 0501 for water preserver options.