The barrel itself is ok, but kinda looks like it was slapped together and the threads on the brass tap are crooked so the tap is not in straight and the handle hits against the side of the barrel when you turn it. I adjusted it as much as I could, but was not happy with the quality. I considered returning it, but with such a large item, it is inconvenient. I am just hoping that the adjustments I made will hold and it doesn't start leaking. The price was not that good that I can accept the poor quality.