{"product_id":"5l-oak-barrel","title":"5L American Oak Wood Barrel","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEmbark on your journey of barrel aging with our selection of American white oak barrels ranging from 1 to 20 liters in size. While these barrels serve as unique additions to your home bar or man cave boosting aesthetic appeal, they are crafted for the purpose of aging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eElevate your spirits, wines, or barrel-aged cocktails within your very own barrel, unlocking hues, intricacies, and flavors previously unexplored. Opt for the sleek galvanized steel hoops for a polished appearance, or embrace the charm of weathered authenticity with the black hoops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSeeking personalization? Customize our 1 to 10-liter barrels for just $10.00. Add your own text, upload logos, or collaborate with Hannah to create custom artwork. Ideal for personalized gifts, a miniature oak barrel is destined to steal the spotlight at your next gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach barrel arrives complete with spigot, bung and stand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1L:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length: 6 1\/8\" \u003cstrong\u003eI \u003c\/strong\u003eHead: 4 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2L:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length: 7 1\/2\" \u003cstrong\u003eI \u003c\/strong\u003eHead: 5 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5L:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length: 10\"\u003cstrong\u003e I\u003c\/strong\u003e Head: 7\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10L:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length: 12\"\u003cstrong\u003e I \u003c\/strong\u003eHead: 8 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20L:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length: 15 1\/4\" \u003cstrong\u003eI\u003c\/strong\u003e Head: 12 7\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Conversions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1L:\u003c\/strong\u003e .26 Gallons - 1.3 750mL bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2L:\u003c\/strong\u003e .53 Gallons - 2.5 750mL bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5L:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 Gallons - 6.5 750mL bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10L: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.6 Gallons - 13 750mL bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20L:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.28 Gallons - 26 750mL bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rule of thumb for aging in smaller barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 L Oak Barrel – four to six months\u003cbr\u003e10 L Oak Barrel – two to four months\u003cbr\u003e5 L Oak Barrel – four to six weeks\u003cbr\u003e2 L Oak barrel – two to four weeks\u003cbr\u003e1 L Oak Barrel – one to two weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature also impacts the aging process due to the amount of oxidation that occurs at different temperatures. Higher temperatures accelerate this process while lower temperatures result in slower oxidation. Ideally there would be great variations between night and day temperatures. These fluctuations in temperature, along with changes in barometric pressure, have been shown to actually force the whiskey, wine or ale in and out of the wood, resulting in maximum flavor and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxygen enters a barrel when water or alcohol is lost due to evaporation – often called the “angels share”. In an environment with 100% relative humidity, very little water evaporates and so most of the loss is alcohol – a useful trick if one has a liquor or wine with very high proof. Most beverages are topped up from other barrels or bottles to prevent significant oxidation. With small barrels, it’s recommended to top off the barrel\u003cbr\u003eevery one or two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a nutshell …\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Humidity – primarily water lost resulting in higher alcohol content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry air and higher temperatures will result in more water being lost (alcohol content goes up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Humidity – primarily alcohol lost resulting in losing the alcoholic strength of the product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen stored at 60% relative humidity or higher – primarily alcohol loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumid atmospheres with moderate temperatures will lead to more alcohol than water evaporating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Oak Barrels, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":59211629985873,"sku":null,"price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanized","offer_id":59211630018641,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/2953\/3265\/files\/5L_American_White_Oak_Barrel.jpg?v=1769625324","url":"https:\/\/oakbarrelsltd.com\/products\/5l-oak-barrel","provider":"Oak Barrels, Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}