The Barrel
Makes the Difference

Char • Infuse • Aged to Perfection

Great Flavor Starts
on the Inside

Small Barrels. Big Flavor.
Caribbean Gold Aged by Grace USVI

Barrel Char Levels

Each Level Creates a Different Flavor Profile

Interior of a number 0 light toast oak barrel, pale honey-colored wood
#0Light Toast
Interior of a number 1 heavy toast, light char oak barrel, deep amber wood
#1Heavy Toast / Light Char
Interior of a number 2 char oak barrel, blackened staves
#2Char
Interior of a number 3 char oak barrel
#3Char
Interior of a number 4 alligator char oak barrel, deeply cracked charcoal surface
#4Alligator Char
Lighter FlavorSubtle Oak Notes
Increasing Flavor, Color & Character
Bolder FlavorRich, Smoky, Complex

Why Char Matters

When the inside of an oak barrel is exposed to flame, the heat transforms the wood. During aging, the liquid moves in and out of the oak as temperatures change, pulling out incredible flavors and aromas.

For whiskey, bourbon and other spirits, this charring process is what gives them their distinctive character, color and smooth finish. It’s the same process used in full-size bourbon barrels — now you can enjoy it at home with your own Caribbean Gold barrel.

Flavors You’ll Enjoy

  • Vanilla
  • Caramel
  • Toasted Oak
  • Warm Spice
  • Smoky, Roasted Notes
Charred oak barrel bound with black iron hoops

Our Barrels Go Beyond Bourbon

While bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels to meet U.S. standards, these same barrels can later be used to age and enhance a remarkable range of spirits, wines, cocktails, sauces and culinary creations. Oak develops greater smoothness, depth, color and complexity — allowing you to create a flavor that is uniquely your own.

The wood becomes part of the story inside the glass.

What Can You Age?

From Mellowed Spirits to Bold Culinary Creations

Alcohol & Spirits

  • Whiskey
  • Bourbon
  • Rye whiskey
  • Scotch whisky
  • Rum
  • Tequila
  • Mezcal
  • Brandy
  • Cognac
  • Moonshine
  • Vodkaor neutral-grain spirits with flavoring essences
  • Red wine
  • Dry wine
  • Port
  • Sherry
  • Beer

Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Create a beautifully balanced cocktail with richer, smoother, more integrated flavors.

  • Old Fashioned
  • Manhattan
  • Negroni

Foods, Sauces & Culinary Flavors

Oak barrels can also add distinctive depth and character to culinary creations.

  • Hot sauce
  • Tabasco-style pepper sauce
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Other vinegars
  • Whole peppers
  • Maple syrup
  • Cocktail syrups
  • Dried fruits
  • Dried citrus peels
  • Vanilla beans
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Herbs and spices

For solid ingredients: foods containing solid ingredients — peppers, fruit, herbs or spices — do best in a barrel with a larger opening.

Important Aging Guidance

We advise against aging plain juice, tea, coffee or other low-alcohol, water-based liquids in a traditional small barrel, because they can develop mold. Barrel-aged cocktails should not contain excessive juice, dairy, eggs or sugary, low-alcohol ingredients.

Always taste your creation frequently. Small oak barrels impart oak flavor much faster than traditional full-size barrels, giving you the freedom to stop the aging process the moment your preferred flavor has been achieved.

Craft Your Own Flavor From beautifully mellowed spirits to bold culinary creations, your barrel becomes part of the story — one batch, one flavor, one unforgettable experience at a time.

A Richer Flavor • A Smoother Smoke • A Better Experience

Caribbean Gold · Aged by Grace · USVI