The Originals: Make Your Own Barrel-Aged Whiskey

Create your own whiskey-flavored drink with our oak chips from used Scotch whisky barrels. Add a clear spirit like vodka to the chips, and let them slowly impart their rich flavor and color, as if your drink were aging in an authentic whisky barrel! Enjoy the complex, warm tones of aged whiskey without the hassle of actual aging.

How to make it?

1. Add the Alcohol

Start by adding a clear spirit, such as vodka or dry gin. Ensure the spirit contains at least 30% alcohol. Do not use whiskey, 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 smoky whiskey flavor and warm color. Feel free to taste occasionally to experience how the flavors develop. This process takes about eight weeks, but you can also see what happens if you let it age longer.

3. Serve Your Own Whiskey

After eight weeks, it's time to serve your own whiskey. 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!