The Originals: Make Your Own Barrel-Aged Rum

Create your own rum-like drink with our oak chips from used rum barrels. Add a clear spirit such as vodka to the chips and let them slowly impart their rich flavor and color, just as if your drink were aging in an actual rum barrel! Enjoy the authentic depth and character of barrel-aged rum, without the hassle of real aging.

How to make it:

1. Add Alcohol Start by adding your favorite clear spirit, such as vodka or gin. Ensure the spirit contains at least 30% alcohol. Do not add rum, as this will have little effect. Note the bottling date and the type of spirit used on the label. If possible, use leftover spirits you have at home.

2. The Aging Process After filling your bottle, let it age in a cool, dark place. The oak chips will gradually release their rum flavor and warm color. Feel free to taste occasionally to see how the flavors develop. This process takes about eight weeks, but you can also explore what happens if you let it age longer.

3. Serve Your Own Rum After eight weeks, it’s time to serve your own rum. Strain the liquid or carefully pour it off before drinking. Make sure no oak chips end up in your glass. Also, never eat the oak chips.

4. Cheers! Enjoy, and drink responsibly!