Mini oak barrels for whiskey aging • 5-gallon plastic for storage • Small steel drums for fuel & chemicals
Whiskey & spirits
Small spaces
3-7 days
Combine multiple
Unused condition
BarrelSales.com offers a complete selection of small barrels from 1 to 10 gallons. Perfect for home whiskey aging, home brewing, cocktail dispensing, compact storage, and emergency preparedness. Small barrels age spirits 5-10 times faster than full-size barrels, making them ideal for beginners and hobbyists. Prices start at $25.
Our mini oak barrels (1, 2, 3, and 5 gallon) are made from new American white oak with a medium-char interior. These small barrels are perfect for aging whiskey, bourbon, rum, and wine at home. Due to the high wood-to-liquid ratio, spirits mature in weeks instead of years. The 1-gallon barrel ($35) is ideal for beginners — age your first batch of whiskey in 2-4 weeks. The 3-gallon ($55) and 5-gallon ($85) barrels are better for larger batches and longer aging (1-6 months).
Our 10-gallon used bourbon barrels ($120) come from Kentucky distilleries. These barrels have already extracted strong oak tannins, leaving behind vanilla and caramel notes from the original bourbon. Perfect for home distillers who want authentic whiskey character without the aggressive oak of a new barrel. Use for spirit finishing, barrel-aged cocktails, or hot sauce fermentation.
Our 5-gallon plastic barrel ($25) is food-grade HDPE — perfect for home brewing, water storage, pet food, or dry goods. The 15-gallon plastic barrel ($45) offers more capacity for larger batches or emergency water storage. Both are BPA-free, UV-stabilized, and include a removable lid. Ideal for:
Our 5-gallon steel barrel ($35) and 15-gallon steel barrel ($55) are heavy-duty carbon steel drums. Available in open-top (removable lid) or closed-top (bung holes). Ideal for:
The whiskey barrel dispenser ($95) is a 5-gallon oak barrel fitted with a brass tap. Perfect for serving whiskey, bourbon, cocktails, or water at parties. The barrel is pre-charred and ready to use. Fill with your favorite spirit, let it age for 1-2 weeks, then serve directly from the tap. Great for man caves, home bars, and weddings.
First use: Fill barrel with water for 24 hours to swell wood and check for leaks. Discard water before adding spirits. Aging time: Taste weekly — small barrels age fast. For whiskey: 2-6 weeks for 1-3 gallon barrels, 1-3 months for 5-10 gallon barrels. Reuse: After emptying, rinse with hot water. Store with water and campden tablet to prevent mold. Barrels can be reused 3-5 times with diminishing oak flavor.
Small barrels ship via UPS/FedEx in 3-7 days within the USA. The $200 minimum order applies — most small barrels are under $100 individually, so combine multiple items (two 5-gallon oak barrels = $170, still below $200). Add a 5-gallon plastic barrel ($25) or a second small barrel to reach the minimum. We ship to Canada, UK, Australia, and worldwide.
BarrelSales.com sells small barrels from 1 to 10 gallons including 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 gallon sizes. Materials include oak (new and used), plastic (food-grade), and steel. Prices start at $25.
Small barrels are perfect for home whiskey aging (1-5 gallon oak), cocktail aging and dispensing (1-3 gallon oak with tap), home brewing (5-10 gallon plastic), small parts storage (5 gallon steel), and emergency water storage (5-15 gallon plastic).
Small oak barrels (1-5 gallons) age spirits 5-10 times faster than full-size barrels due to higher wood-to-liquid ratio. Whiskey can be ready in 1-3 months in a 5-gallon barrel, and 2-6 weeks in a 1-gallon barrel. Flavor extraction happens quickly — taste weekly.
The minimum order at BarrelSales.com is $200 product subtotal. Most small barrels are under $100 individually, so you will need to combine multiple small barrels or add larger products to reach the minimum. Multi-barrel discounts available.