Brand new 5 gallon white oak barrel on a stand placed on top of a barrel
View from above of head of a new, 5 gallon white oak barrel
Brand new 5 gallon white oak barrel with shiny steel rings and clean staves with large barrels in the background

New (Never Used) 5 Gallon White Oak Barrel

Sale price$179.99
Char Level:Medium Char (Char #3)

These brand new, never used 5 Gallon White Oak Barrels are perfect for aging whiskey, bourbon, wine, cider and beer.

Now available in two different char levels.

Only 17 units left
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These brand new, never used 5 Gallon White Oak Barrels are perfect for aging whiskey, bourbon, wine, cider and beer. Your beverage will pick up oak flavor during the aging process. Because these barrels are new, they will need to be swelled with hot water before filling.

Important notes: These barrels come with a wooden 1 5/16" bung. However, we recommend purchasing a #7 silicone bung, which can be cleaned and reused indefinitely. Barrel stand is not included with purchase. 

SPECIFICATIONS

Volume5 gallons
Age of Barrels1+ years
OriginMexico
Wood TypeAmerican White Oak
Char Level OptionsMedium Char (Char #3), or
Light Char (Char #1)
Bung Hole LocationBelly
Weight15 lbs.
Dimensions12x12x14
Bung Hole Size1 5/16 in.
Bung RecommendationWood 1 5/16 (included) or Silicone #7

Customer Reviews

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Greg Brisendine
New 5 gal bar

Looks quality. Still a couple gallons short of product. Looking forward to fill day.

A couple gallons short today… but not for long! Appreciate you grabbing a barrel from us, Greg.

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Carl Robinson
Barrel finally reached its destination.

After the shipping issue, I cured my barrel then filled it. After 24 hours I noticed seapage around the ends of the barrels. I hope it stops completely soon. Otherwise the barrel is a fine product.

Carl,

Glad to hear your barrel arrived safely! A little seepage can happen as the wood fully swells, but rest assured, with proper hydration and sealing, it should resolve itself over time. If you have any concerns, our customer service team is happy to help—don’t hesitate to reach out!

In the meantime, here are a couple of helpful guides on swelling, sealing, and aging in new barrels:
Barrel-Aging 101: How to Swell a Dry or Leaking Barrel
https://midwestbarrelco.com/blogs/commercial-barrel-aging/barrel-aging-101-how-to-swell-a-dry-or-leaking-barrel?_pos=2&_sid=893b6c766&_ss=r

Guide: Barrel-Aging with New 5 Gallon Oak Barrels
https://midwestbarrelco.com/blogs/homebrewing/how-to-store-and-care-for-a-new-small-format-barrel?_pos=17&_sid=893b6c766&_ss=r

The Midwest Barrel Co. Team

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Casey Holscher
Quick shipping and correct item

I have not gotten to fill my barrell. I believe I ordered my barrell on a Monday morning then received my barrell Tuesday evening. And the barrell matched its online description. It's hard to find something wrong with a product when you get what you ordered.. and get it quickly.

Casey,

Quick shipping and the perfect little 5-gallon barrel? That’s what we like to hear! Thank you for this positive feedback—we can’t wait to see what you create!

Cheers,
The Midwest Barrel Co. Team

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Lawrence Field
Mother-In-Law loves it

I got the present for my mother-in-law, who makes traditional Mediterranean wines and by-products. She has always wanted an oak barrel, and at 5 gallons, it is the perfect size.

Lawrence,

A 5-gallon barrel for Mediterranean wine? That’s next-level gift-giving! Glad we could help you check off a long-time wish for your mother-in-law. Cheers to her winemaking adventures!

The Midwest Barrel Co. Team

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David Oliver
David is very happy with purchase

As you're aware, David is blind. He says it took him 11 days to make barrel sealed properly. It's exactly you explained it and he really is thrilled. So Cheers from Dave

Dave,

We’re so glad to hear you’re thrilled with your barrel! It means a lot to us that it lived up to expectations. Cheers right back to you—we’re honored to be part of your barrel journey!

The Midwest Barrel Co. Team